FET8801 Research Methods in Education (FOEDU)

Semester 1 (WEB)Toowoomba (EXT)Toowoomba

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (WEB)Toowoomba

Semester 3 (WEB)Toowoomba (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Education Studies) Band 5

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html

Synopsis

This course will expose students to the basic philosophy and practice of educational research. It is intended as an introductory course in research methods in education with particular attention given to developing an understanding of the major approaches to research in education, basic research design and procedures, and research evaluation.