Unit Description

Education research is varied, and combines a number of methods to gather data, and develop insights that inform curriculum design and education best practice in the classroom.

This introduces the foundations of education research, including qualitative, quantitative and mixed research approaches. You will develop a foundational understanding of empirical research concepts and design, common methods, the trustworthiness and validity of research findings, as well as ethical considerations. By doing so you will strengthen your understanding education research so you will be able to better assess the quality of research in terms of design, methodology, rigour and ethics.