Applied Research Study (EDUC90945)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject students will be able to:

• Design a research project with appropriate methodology and research techniques
• Analyse, critique and synthesise knowledge in a particular field in education
• Analyse and interpret relevant research data
• Identify the theoretical context of an issue of concern in education and articulate its application to the issue
• Evaluate potential research methodologies and ethical considerations, and make judgements about their appropriateness for a given project
• Demonstrate a capacity to conduct research projects
• Engage in reflective, critical discussion of the research in an area of particular interest.

Generic skills

• On completion of this subject, participants will be able to: Be skilled communicators who can effectively articulate and justify relationships between theory, research and teaching Be flexible and able to adapt to change through knowing how to learn using research processes; Understand the significance of developing their practice on the basis of research evidence; Work in teams with skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation to engage in reflective and critical discussion of research in education; Have a conscious personal and social values base and apply this to their work.