EDUC4965

Education Honours II: Research Design and Methods

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1
Ourimbah Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011

This course provides an introduction to the educational research methods and design. Students will explore a range of methods for conducting educational research, and develop an understanding of their purpose and implications. Students will develop an understanding of research design, and develop their own research proposal under the mentorship of one or more members of the faculty.

Objectives At the completion of this course the student will have the capacity to:

1) Understand different research methods used in education.
2) Select appropriate research methods depending on the goal of the research.
3) Understand research design.
4) Develop a research proposal.
5) Work effectively with a research mentor or supervisor.
Content This course will address at a minimum:

- Research methods and methodology.
- Research design.
- Research Proposals.
- The supervisor-student relationship.
Replacing Course(s) EDUC4960
Transition Not Applicable
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Minimum of 160 units of undergraduate study including:
120 units study in Education units incorporating both EDUC2102, EDUC2103, and EDUC4955; and an average GPA of 5.5 or higher.
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Seminar
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Assignment 1 - 30%

Critique and analysis of a research paper in terms of the research methods deployed, and issues of reliability, validity, or their equivalents.
Essays / Written Assignments Assignment 2 - 50%

Development of a research proposal and ethics application for the students project.
Presentations - Individual Assignment 3 - 20%

Presentation of the research proposal at a faculty forum.
Contact Hours Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Laboratory: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC4965