Pedagogical research methods

In the first part of the course, a broad introduction to pedagogical research methods is provided. This includes quantitative approaches, qualitative approaches, historical approaches, text/discourse analytical approaches, literature review as a method, as well as knowledge of the scientific theoretical basis for the research field, and research ethics.

The student has:

• thorough insight into key principles of educational research methods
• specialized knowledge and skills in qualitative approaches, quantitative approaches, as well as historical and text/discourse analytical approaches
• specialized knowledge of the scientific theoretical basis of educational research
• knowledge and skills in the method of literature review
• advanced understanding of the research process and skills in formulating research questions, choosing research designs, selecting units of analysis, and data collection
• advanced knowledge of quality criteria in research methodology and research ethics

The course provides a basis for conducting their own master's thesis project. One of the purposes of the work in the course is the possibility to reuse it in the master's thesis.

Lecture/Seminar: 4 hours of lecture/seminar per week in weeks 34-40. The teaching can be scheduled in blocks.

Mandatory activities: Minimum 80% attendance at all lectures.