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| SYLLABUS |
| Methods for Research and Development in Educational Institutions ,
15 ECTS Credits |
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COURSE CATEGORY Fristående kurs
MAIN FIELD OF STUDY
SUBJECT AREA Pedagogical Work
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COURSE CODE |
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912A02 |
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| AIM OF THE COURSE |
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- account for and use various types of social-science research methods
- be able to process and analyse various types of data on an advanced level.
- critically review minor research work.
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| CONTENTS |
Perspectives on Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, 7.5 HE credits (Perspektiv på kvantitativ och kvalitativ forskning)
In the module, both qualitative and quantitative research methods are covered. Students also review essays with consideration to scientific theoretical and research methodical perspectives. Furthermore, theory of knowledge and social-science research methods in relation to the field of educational science are covered.
Data Collection, Analysis and Presentation of Research Results, 7.5 HE credits (Insamling och analys av data samt presentation av forskningsresultat)
In the module, students practise collection and analysis of various types of data as well as presentation of research results. Module two is completed with a minor essay for a planned essay project.
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| TEACHING |
| The teaching takes the form of lectures, seminars, independent work and group assignments, both physically and via a web-based learning management system. In addition to scheduled time, the student is expected to carry out independent studies. |
| EXAMINATION |
The course is examined through course assignments established in the study guide .
Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.
Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades. |
| ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS |
For admission to the course, teaching degree of at least 180 HE credits or equivalent is required. In addition to above mentioned requirements, documented knowledge in Swedish and English equivalent to general entry requirements for first-cycle studies is required. |
| GRADING |
| A grade of Pass with Credit, Pass or Fail is given for the course |
| CERTIFICATE |
| Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division. |
| COURSE LITERATURE |
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The course literature is decided upon by the department
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| OTHER INFORMATION |
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus.
The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed. |
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Methods for Research and Development in Educational Institutions
Forskning och utvecklingsarbete i utbildning och skola |
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Department responsible
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the course or
equivalent:
IBL - Department of Behavioural Science and Learning |
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| Registrar No: 242/07-41 |
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Course Code: 912A02 |
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Exam codes: see Local Computer System |
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Education level |
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Field of Education |
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Advanced level |
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UV2 |
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The syllabus was approved by the Board of Educational Sciences 2009-09-15
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