This document outlines the key aspects of educational research methods. It discusses the aims of educational research and different types of research designs including quantitative, qualitative, experimental, and observational methods. It also covers various concepts in educational research like the characteristics of action research and different models of action research. The document explains the process of action research and how to plan, implement, analyze data from, and report on action research projects.
This document outlines the key aspects of educational research methods. It discusses the aims of educational research and different types of research designs including quantitative, qualitative, experimental, and observational methods. It also covers various concepts in educational research like the characteristics of action research and different models of action research. The document explains the process of action research and how to plan, implement, analyze data from, and report on action research projects.
This document outlines the key aspects of educational research methods. It discusses the aims of educational research and different types of research designs including quantitative, qualitative, experimental, and observational methods. It also covers various concepts in educational research like the characteristics of action research and different models of action research. The document explains the process of action research and how to plan, implement, analyze data from, and report on action research projects.
2. State the characteristics of educational research 3. Describe the approaches in educational research 4 Compare the positivist approach to the interpretive approach 5. Explain what you understand by: -ethics of educational research -the important aspects of research ethics
Types Of Educational Research
Explain the basic aspects of research including types of educational research. Define and provide characteristics for all the above types of research (C2, P3, A1, PL01)
Basic research Applied research Action research Evaluation research
Explain the definition and the characteristics of Various Types Of Educational
Research Design Quantitative research ! Experimental ! Quasi-experimental ! Survey ! Correlational
Qualitative research ! Ethnography ! Case study ! Historical ! Narrative
Explain what is meant by the various data collection methods
Observation : observer, participant-observer, participant Document analysis checklists Interview: structured, semi-structured Describe in detail what is meant by the different Concepts And Model Definition and concepts The characteristics of action research The importance of action research Models of action research ! Stephen Kemmiss Model ! John Elliotts Model ! Dave Ebbutts Model ! Jack Whiteheads Model ! Jean Mcniffs Model ! Kurt Lewins Model
Discuss action research and its process.
Action Research: The Process Adapted from the models of Lewin, 1946 and Laidlaw,1992: Identifying an aspect of the educational practice to improve Planning an action Implementing the action Collecting the data Reflecting on the action (before, during and after the action) Taking further action Developing the second cycle of action research
Explain what is meant by Action Research: Planning And Proposal
Context Focus / aspect of practice to improve Research questions Literature review Subjects of the study Reflection: Data analysis and interpretation Work schedule Budget Sources of reference
Discuss and elaborate : Data Collection Instruments
Checklist Questionnaire Audio-video recordings Logs Field note Photo Portfolio Anecdote/ Journal / Diary Explain Data Collection Considerations Sampling, validity, reliability, bias Sampling and bias Validity: ! Data triangulation ! Analysis-check by research participant Reliability Ethics
Explain Action Research: Qualitative Data Analysis
Content analysis Categorising the data Coding the data Arranging the data into analysis grids Identifying the issues/themes/assertions Further research activities
Explain. Action Research: Quantitative Data Analysis
Descriptive statistics : Frequency, percentage Interpreting The Action Research Data
Elaborate what is meant by integrating various sources of data
Connecting the data with literature review Summarising the results and drawing Conclusions
Explain and discuss writing an action research report
The context/background of the study Literature review Focus/ aspect of the practice to improve The action plan Implementation of action plan Data collection methods Data analysis and interpretation Reflection and implications Plan for further action Citation of references :American Psychological Association (APA)