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Advanced Education Research Methods (EAL 409)

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Programme: IPSD Postgraduate Diploma in Education Management, Administration and Leadership Updated: 2026-09-16 23:38:41
EAL 409 – Advanced Education Research Methods   Module Objective To develop postgraduate-level research competencies required to investigate complex educational problems and generate evidence for education management, policy and leadership decisions.   Learning Outcomes   Learners will be able to: 1. Formulate advanced education research problems. 2. Develop research questions and objectives. 3. Conduct critical literature reviews. 4. Develop theoretical and conceptual frameworks. 5. Select appropriate research methodologies. 6. Conduct qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method research. 7. Analyse education data. 8. Apply research ethics. 9. Interpret research findings. 10. Develop evidence-based recommendations.   Module Content 1. Advanced Education Research 2. Research Philosophy 3. Research Paradigms 4. Research Problems 5. Research Questions 6. Research Objectives 7. Literature Review 8. Theoretical Framework 9. Conceptual Framework 10. Qualitative Research 11. Quantitative Research 12. Mixed Methods 13. Sampling 14. Data Collection 15. Education Data Analysis 16. Research Ethics 17. Validity and Reliability 18. Research Quality 19. Evidence Interpretation 20. Academic Writing 21. Research Dissemination 22. Policy and Practice Implications   Expected Outcome Learners will be able to design and conduct rigorous applied education research and produce evidence capable of informing management, policy and educational practice.  

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