Educational Research Methods
Educational Research Methods
PEDAGOGY
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
Knowing the main models and methods of Educational Research
Understanding Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Application of the CIPP Model to Educational Research
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Knowing the theoretical framework of Research in Education
Analyze and understand the CIPP method as a structural framework for the subject
To know, understand, and apply different methods and techniques of analysis of
Context in Education
Knowing, understanding, and applying different methods and techniques of analysis of the
Input in Education
Know, understand and apply different methods and techniques of analysis of
Process in Education
To know, understand, and apply different methods and techniques of analysis of
Product in Education.
PROGRAM CONTENTS
1.- Research methods in education:
a)Positivist Paradigm
b) Interpretative Paradigm
c) Critical Paradigm
2.- Research in the CIPP model:
Context research.
Input research.
Process investigation.
Product research.
3.- Procedures, methods, and techniques applicable in research through
CIPP model:
a) Needs analysis and Delphi Technique
b) Scales of attitudes: Thurstone, Likert, Semantic Differential,
Guttman, Q Methodology and Sociometry
c) Observation techniques and climate measurement instruments
institutional and classroom
d) Interview technique, content analysis, and case study
e) System of indicators for the evaluation of performance, quality and
satisfaction
f) Performance evaluation systems. Objectives,
objective tests and open tests
At the beginning of the course, the mandatory practices and assignments will be established.
EVALUATION
Class attendance and classroom exercises (20%)
Mandatory Research Assignments (35%)
Individual work (20%)
Team practices (15%)
Objective test exam (45%)
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