EDUC 735 : Researching Educational Settings
Education and Social Work
2021 Semester One (1213) (30 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
- Understanding the nature of social science research: How knowledge is generated and evaluated for reliability, validity and/or credibility. What interests and values are inherent in different approaches to research and inquiry?
- The nature of the problem one wants to understand or solve: Which research approach is most appropriate? Which one is feasible? Understanding the
relationship between the research question and subsequent research
design.
- Understanding of processes associated with qualitative and quantitative modes of inquiry and research design: This will include research design, options for data collection, measurement and data presentation and analysis, ethical considerations.
- Getting started with your own research: interpreting and synthesising knowledge relevant to a selected problem or question/s in order to design a cogent and coherent research project.
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelationship between research paradigms, research questions, methods of inquiry and knowledge claims in research (Capability 1.1, 2.1 and 3.1)
- Demonstrate an understanding of processes associated with qualitative and quantitative modes of inquiry and research design. (Capability 1.1, 2.1, 2.3 and 3.1)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the research question and subsequent research design. (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1)
- Interpret and synthesise knowledge relevant to selected practice in order to write a cogent and coherent research proposal. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical considerations that need to be addressed when undertaking research. (Capability 1.2, 2.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
- Develop an understanding of the complexities inherent in undertaking research in diverse settings in Aoteora New Zealand (Capability 2.3, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.2 and 6.3)
Assessments
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| Assignments | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Assignments | 30% | Individual Coursework |
| Assignments | 50% | Individual Coursework |
| 3 types | 100% |
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Workload Expectations
each 30 point course that they are enrolled in.
For this course, you can expect 3 hours of lectures per week, approximately 12 hours of deep reading and working through content and exploring new literature related to your chosen focus of research and 5 hours of work on assignments.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience or Online
This course is offered in two delivery modes:
Campus Experience
Attendance in class as well as engagement with course activities and deep reading of the weekly readings supports academic success. Therefore it is strongly recommended that students make every effort to attend class and complete all the necessary readings prior to class. Attendance is expected at lectures to support your learning. Lectures will not be available as recordings as they include discussions and group work. Other learning activities include online reading materials and video material.
Attendance on campus is required for the final presentation.
Online
Course materials and activities are provided online and can be completed in a flexible manner. It is expected that students will complete each module and activity according to the teaching week it is scheduled to receive timely responses and to create a learning community. Full participation in, and completion of all the online activities is strongly recommended as an aid to success in this course.
Attendance is recommended but optional at scheduled online sessions, parts of these sessions might be recorded if appropriate.
Attendance on campus is not required for any component of the course.
Study materials will be released progressively throughout the course.
This course runs to the Faculty of Education and Social Work semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.
Students who would like to complete their assessment in te reo need to signal this to the course director before the first assignment is due. Students are also urged to discuss any impairment-related requirements face-to-face and/or in written form with the course director.
Course Director: Dr Frauke Meyer
Email: f.meyer@auckland.ac.nz
Learning Resources
Punch, K., & Oancea, A. (2014). Introduction to research methods in education (2nd ed.). Sage.
here are some options to get hold of the book...
University book shop - pick up on city campus or ship
Fishpond - ships from the UK so order early
Amazon - has an ebook version
Googlebooks - ebook version, seems the cheapest
Order the book before the course so you can read the required chapter before each lecture. We will make chapters for te first session available for those whose books have not arrived. Please read the required chapters before the lecture so you can actively engage in the lecture and discussions.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.