Research Methods in Education

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Analyse and critique contemporary perspectives and theories related to educational research including respectful research tied to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and language;
2. Explicate the essential elements and processes involved in undertaking quality educational research;
3. Elucidate an understanding of the need for the ethical conduct of research, and an awareness of the processes for applying for ethics approval when undertaking educational research;
4. Critically reflect on and evaluate different approaches to research;
5. Design a research project;
6. Understand how research can be used to inform literacy and numeracy strategies in teaching contexts.
7. Demonstrate and understanding of how the research process can help to develop an understanding of verbal and non verbal communication strategies that support student engagement