EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH CONCEPT

Research is a systematic attempt to gain a better

understanding of a phenomena

It is an application of scientific methods to the study of

underlying problems.

It survives on the use and interpretation of discovered

analysis of data in educational situations
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data/ facts to come up with meaningful conclusions.

Educational Research is the systematic application of

scientific method for solving for solving educational
problem.
WHY UNDERTAKE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH?

Providing evidence to effect changes in the field of education

Gaining understanding and knowledge on themes of interest
and relevance.
Making rational, fact-based decisions
Connecting with sources of information and networks of
professional support
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Clarifying purposes, processes and priorities when
introducing change
Improving understanding of the profession and policy
context, organizationally, locally and nationally, enabling
you to teach and lead more strategically and effectively
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Developing your agency, influence, self-efficacy and
voice within your own school and more widely within
the profession
TYPES OF RESEARCH

According to the goal, research can be categorized into

two,
Basic/ pure/ fundamental research
This is a systematic study aimed at gaining knowledge
and understanding of a given phenomenon.
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Increase knowledge and understanding of a particular

phenomenon

Formulate new theories and/or adapt existing theories to

allow for changing circumstances

Helping you find solutions to particular problems

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arising in your classroom or school

Underpins professional learning of knowledge, skills and

understanding
Applied research

It is research directed and undertaken specifically to solve

a prevailing problem.

FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY

 Using your knowledge of educational research and

examples, differentiate between applied and basic research
THANK YOU