Learning objectives
Recognizing the main terms and concepts of the educational research.
Recognizing and planning the phases of research process.
Recognizing the main types of research strategies.
Recognizing the main research tools.
Undesrtanding the operationalization process.
Interpreting and explaining research data.
Explaining and presenting data analysis.
Recognizing actual research in education.
Connect the themes proposed in class with the problems and needs of the educational professions.
Critiquing and developing critical thinking.
Prerequisites
Registration on the Elly page of the course.
Course unit content
Empirical research in education: scientific knowledge and educational research.
Identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use information.
The ontological, epistemological and methodological choices of the researcher.
Educational research strategies.
Research design in Education.
From the theoretical framework to the operational definition.
Variables and measurement.
Research methods and instruments.
Sample and reference population.
Administer, collect and analyze (quantitative and qualitative) data.
Full programme
The course aims to offer an overview of the issues that cross the field of educational research showing the direct and indirect links with the experience of those who work in socio-educational contexts as an educational professional.
Bibliography
"Mandatory texts"
Roberto Trinchero, "I metodi della ricerca educativa", Editori Laterza.
Teaching materials uploaded during the course on the course ELLY page.
"Free choice texts"
One or more from a list indicated on the course ELLY page.
Teaching methods
Lectures.
Group works.
Discussion.
Case studies.
Problem Based Learning.
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and may include one or more of the following resources: slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
A structured written test on the contents of the course (mandatory texts).
In addition to the exam, a summary paper on one or more of the free choice texts indicated must be presented according to the procedures that will be specified in class, and in any case no later than the day of the written test. The methods of elaboration of this summary will be exposed during the first lessons in the course and reported on the Elly page of the course.
Other information
This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda. Particularly: 4. Quality Education
