This topic introduces students to some of the major approaches to research in the broad field of education. Students will examine the key steps in the process of conducting research including identifying research problems, reviewing the literature, developing research questions, collecting and analysing data, and reporting and evaluating research. Students will be asked to consider the context, nature and purposes of educational research. Current problems and issues in educational research will be discussed. In this topic students will be encouraged to integrate their learning within their own research context.
This topic aims to develop students' background knowledge about educational research. In particular:
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