Research in Educational Contexts

Objectives

To recognize the importance of research in approaching educational issues.

2. To analyze scientific articles to assess their quality in terms of their content and form.

3. To recognize the ethical implications of research procedures.

4. To plan an educational research.

5. To carry out process research, both in real-life situations and/or practical exercises.

6. To demonstrate inquiry habits and reflexive as well arguing ability during research tasks and in the academic research report.

7. To demonstrate capacity for team work.

Program

Meaning and usefulness of research in education.

2. Paradigms of research in education.

3. Ethical issues in educational research.

4. Planning a educational research project.

5. How do literature review.

6. Data collection (interview, direct observation, questionnaire, diary, among others).

7. Analysis and interpretation of results.

8. Drawing up an academic research report.

Teaching Methodologies

Information available soon.

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