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The document outlines the course information for 'Research Methods in Education' (EDRM 3211), targeting undergraduate students in their 3rd year. It covers essential topics such as research processes, methodologies, data collection, and analysis, with specific objectives for students to develop research skills. The course includes various assessment methods and requires active participation and attendance.

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Course Outline of Research Methods in Educ

The document outlines the course information for 'Research Methods in Education' (EDRM 3211), targeting undergraduate students in their 3rd year. It covers essential topics such as research processes, methodologies, data collection, and analysis, with specific objectives for students to develop research skills. The course includes various assessment methods and requires active participation and attendance.

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Name of University/College______________________

Name of Faculty/College/Institute________________________
Department____________________
Name of Instructor/s_________________

Course Outline

I. Course Information
Course Title: Research Methods in Education
Course Code: EDRM 3211
Credit Hours: 3
Academic Year and Semester: 3rd Year, 1st Semester
Target Group: Undergraduate Students
Prerequisite/s:-_____________

II. Course Description


This course provides the basic information needed to understand the research process, from
problem identification to writing and presenting the final research report. It is intended to
provide trainees with the knowledge of research methodologies in general and educational
research in particular, and understanding of significant educational problems that need to be
tackled. It encompasses the conceptual and practical aspects of educational research. It treats
topics like the meaning of research and its characteristics, the process of conducting research and
its components, reviewing related literature, methods of sampling and sample determination,
development and use of data gathering tools, data analysis techniques, the write up of research
report and its components. Furthermore, the course includes action research and related aspects
of educational research.

III. Course Objectives


At the end of the course the learner will be able to:
 Understand the concepts and characteristics of educational research;
 Identify relevant research problems in education;
 Develop skills of preparing data collection instruments;
 Use data analysis software such as SPSS;
 Analyze qualitative and quantitative research data;
 Value the importance of action research in solving educational problems;
 Design research proposal;
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 Conduct scientific research and action research in education;
 Write research report using acceptable writing format; and
 Follow ethical procedures in conducting Educational research.
IV. Course Content
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Research
1.1 Ways of acquiring knowledge.
1.2 The meaning of research.
1.3 Types / Categories of Research
1.4 The meaning of educational research.
1.5 The nature of educational research.
1.6 Ethical issues in research.
Chapter 2: The Research Problem and Preparation of Research Proposal
2.1. Meaning and Sources of research problem
2.2. Defining research problem
2.3. The research proposal and its characteristics
2.4. Components of a research proposal
Chapter 3: Review of Related Literature
3.1. The Purpose of Literature Review.
3.2. Literature Review Sources.
3.3. Conducting a Literature Search.
3.4. Ways of writing the Literature Review.
Chapter 4: Sampling and Data Collection Methods
4.1. The concept of sampling.
4.2. Defining the population and sample.
4.3. Characteristics of a good sampling design.
4.4. Types of sampling.
4.5. Sampling errors and sampling bias.
4.6. Sample size determination
4.7. Data gathering tools.
4.7.1.Questionnaire.
4.7.2.Interview.
4.7.3.Focus Group Discussion (FGD).

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4.7.4.Observation.
4.7.5.Document analysis.
4.7.6.Tests and inventories.
Chapter 5: Research Designs
5.1.Quantitative Research Designs.
5.1.1.Survey Research.
5.1.2.Correlational Research.
5.1.3.Causal–Comparative Research.
5.1.4.Experimental and Research.
5.2. Qualitative Research designs.
5.2.1.Narrative Research.
5.2.2.Ethnographic Research.
5.2.3.Case Study Research.
5.3. Mixed Methods Research.
Chapter 6: Data Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation
6.1.Quantitative data analysis and Interpretation.
6.1.1.Descriptive Statistics.
6.1.2.Inferential Statistics.
6.1.3. Software for analyzing quantitative data
6.3. Qualitative data Analysis and Interpretation.
6.2.1.Content Analysis
6.2.2.Narratives Analysis
6.2.3.Discourse Analysis
6.2.4.Thematic Analysis
6.2.5.Software for analyzing qualitative data
Chapter 7: The Research Report

7.1.Report format.
7.2.The parts of the report.
7.3.Using research resources.
7.4. Evaluating a research report.
Chapter 8. Action research

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8.1. Concepts of action research
8.2. Purpose of action research
8.3. Characteristics of action research
8.4. Steps in conducting action research

V. Course Delivery Methods


The delivery of the course will be classroom lecture, engaging / active learning techniques,
independent project works, term paper works, assignments, presentation, and discussions.
VI. Mode of Assessment and Evaluation
 Individual paper presentation--------------------------------10%
 Group work presentation--------------------------------------10%
 Tests ( Mid-exam)----------------------------------------------15%
 Project /assignment (Individual)-----------------------------15%
 Final Examination ---------------------------------------------50%
VII. Course Requirement

It is mandatory to fulfill the course requirements. A candidate has to accomplish the following:
1. Regular attendance to all scheduled sessions unless valid reasons exist for absence. In such a
case, the instructor will be notified ahead of class or immediately after.

2. Critical reading of all assigned texts and articles and completing all assigned assignments

3. Prompt submission of all assignment on the due date.

4. Active participation in class discussion and any assigned group work

References

Best, J. W.; Kahn, J. V. and Jha, A. K. (2017). Research in Education (10th Ed.). India: Pearson
India Education Services Pvt. Ltd.

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Bordens, K. S. and Abbott, B. B.(2014). Research Design and Methods: A Process Approach (9th
Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Education.
Cohen,L.; Manion, L. and Morrison, K. (2018). Research Methods in Education (8th Ed.). New
York: Routledge
Creswell, J. W. (2014). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting and Evaluating Quantitative
and Qualitative Research (4th Ed.). London: Pearson Education Limited
Mills, G. E. and Gay, L. R. (2019). Educational Research_ Competencies for Analysis and
Applications (12th Ed.). USA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Newby, P. (2014). Research Methods for Education (2nd Ed.). New York: Routledg.
Publications, Inc.
Privitera, G. J. and Ahlgrim-Delzell, L. (2019). Research Methods for Education. Singapore:
SAGE Publications, Inc.
Tuckman, B. W. and Harper, B. E. (2012). Conducting Educational Research (6th Ed.). London:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Wiersma, W. (2000). Research Methods in Education: An Introduction (7th Ed.). Boston: Allyn
and Bacon.
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