EDUC 7020 - Qualitative Approaches to Educational Research
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 7020 Course Qualitative Approaches to Educational Research Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Corequisites EDUC 7001 Educational Inquiry Assessment essay (40%), reflective piece (60%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Julie Matthews
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will have:
1) Knowledge and understanding of qualitative approaches to research.
2) An understanding of the relationship between qualitative research, methodology. methods and theory.
3) Understanding of qualitative research processes including issues of of validity and reliablity.
4) A critical understanding of the benefits and challenges of qualitative research.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 4 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1,4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1,4 -
Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Bogdan, R. and Bilken, S. (2007) Qualitative Research For Education, An Introduction to Theories and Methods. Boston/Sydney: Allyn & Bacon.
Burns, R. (2000) Introduction to Research Methods. Melbourne: Longman.
Cohen, L., Manion, L. and Morrison, K. (2011) Research Methods in Education. London: Routledge.
Crotty, M. (2008) The Foundations of Social Research: Meaning and Perspective in the Research Process. London: Sage.
Denzin, N. and Lincoln, Y. (Eds.) (2012) Handbook of Qualitative Research. London: Sage.
Kvale, S. and Brinkmann, S. (2009) Interviews: Learning the Craft of Qualitative Research Interviewing. London: Sage.
May, T. (2011) Social Research: Issues, Methods and Processes. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
Payne, G. and Payne, J. (2004) Key Concepts in Social Research. London: Sage.
Strauss, A. and Corbin, J. (1998) Basics of Qualitative Research. London: Sage.
Smith, Tuhiwai Linda (2012) Decolonizing Methodologis: Research and Indigenous Peoples. NY: Zed Books.Online Learning
In addition there are various journals dedicated to qualitative research, which can be accessed via the university website. Most notably these include:
Ethnography http://eth.sagepub.com/
Qualitative Research http://qrj.sagepub.com/
Qualitative Inquiry http://qix.sagepub.com/ -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
No information currently available.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
There is a weekly two-hour seminar and students are expected to attend all sessions.
The course is constructed as a graduate-level seminar program. Students are expected to make a substantial contribution to class discussion, and everyone is expected to prepare for class by undertaking appropriate preliminary readings and other activities.
Students are strongly encouraged to utilise the collaborative facilities available through MyUni to assist each other to explore this important and interesting subject.
The collaborative and communication skills developed through regular and active participation in discussions are essential skills in educational research and professional practice.Learning Activities Summary
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Small Group Discovery Experience
In small collaborative groups students will be required to investigate and present to the class an account of one research methodology which provides details in general terms of its advantages and disadvantages. -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Seminar Paper: 3,000 words, worth 60% of the total marks.
Essay: 2,000 words, worth 40% of the total marks.Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
Assignment Submission will be via MyUni
Assignment Submission dates will be made available via MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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