Advanced Education Research Methods (EAL 409)
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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.
IPSD Contact Information
Mr. Peter Senesie, IPSD Assistant Vice President and Dean
Email: psenesie@pathsu.education
Whats App: +232 76 752525
Dr. Michael Udam, Associate Dean, IPSD
Email: mudam@pathsu.education
Whats App: +234 803 249 6398
IPSD Website: PATHS University IPSD
Admissions: admissions@pathsu.education