2023
Introduction into Education Investigation
Name: Introduction into Education Investigation
Code: PED02693L
5 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/130 hours
Scientific Area:
Education Sciences
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
To develop research skills in education.
To apply fundamental concepts of educational research on analysis and research designs;
To know methods and techniques of data collection in educational research;
To know techniques for processing and analysing data resulting from research in education;
To analyze and prepare research reports;
To be able to use the dimension of research, mobilizing other knowledge, associated with intervention projects in education.
To apply fundamental concepts of educational research on analysis and research designs;
To know methods and techniques of data collection in educational research;
To know techniques for processing and analysing data resulting from research in education;
To analyze and prepare research reports;
To be able to use the dimension of research, mobilizing other knowledge, associated with intervention projects in education.
Contents
1. Research as an essential dimension of professionalism
1.1. Relationship between scientific knowledge and professional practice
1.2. The research as a mean to support the educational action
2. Epistemology and research methodology
2.1. Construction of scientific knowledge
2.2. Fundamentals of scientific knowledge
2.3. Research paradigms: scientific / positivist and naturalist / interpretive
3. Steps in research
3.1. Identifying the problem
3.2. Review of literature
3.3. Population and sample
3.4. Research designs: experimental, case study, action research
3.5. Construction of instruments for data collection: observation, interviews, questionnaires.
3.6. Data Collection
3.7. Data Analysis
4. The writing of scientific reports.
5. The Ethics of Research
1.1. Relationship between scientific knowledge and professional practice
1.2. The research as a mean to support the educational action
2. Epistemology and research methodology
2.1. Construction of scientific knowledge
2.2. Fundamentals of scientific knowledge
2.3. Research paradigms: scientific / positivist and naturalist / interpretive
3. Steps in research
3.1. Identifying the problem
3.2. Review of literature
3.3. Population and sample
3.4. Research designs: experimental, case study, action research
3.5. Construction of instruments for data collection: observation, interviews, questionnaires.
3.6. Data Collection
3.7. Data Analysis
4. The writing of scientific reports.
5. The Ethics of Research
Teaching Methods
In accordance with the objectives of the course, will be developed methodologies that emphasize student participation in class, through discussion, criticism and reflective intervention as well as experimenting of research tools, contributing to the consolidation of their knowledge and the relevant technical mobilization.
In continuous assessment, any student who has met the minimum attendance criteria (A) must complete a group assignment (B), to be presented in class, and an individual assignment (C) consisting of the critical analysis of a research article. The completion of the assignments will be monitored regularly by the teacher in tutorial sessions throughout the semester: (Grade=(A+5*B+4*C)/10)
The final assessment involves a written test (PE) and a practical component developed during the lessons (B): (Grade=(6*PE+4*B)/10)
In continuous assessment, any student who has met the minimum attendance criteria (A) must complete a group assignment (B), to be presented in class, and an individual assignment (C) consisting of the critical analysis of a research article. The completion of the assignments will be monitored regularly by the teacher in tutorial sessions throughout the semester: (Grade=(A+5*B+4*C)/10)
The final assessment involves a written test (PE) and a practical component developed during the lessons (B): (Grade=(6*PE+4*B)/10)
Assessment
Continuous assessment system
A - Attendance and punctuality
B - Group work
C - Individual written work
Final Grade= (A + 5B + 4C) /10 (None of the components can have a grade lower than 8)
Final Assessment Scheme
The final assessment system involves a written test (PE), which covers all the syllabus content, and a practical component relating to the resolution of practical tasks (element B of the continuous assessment system - you will be exempt if you meet the conditions for continuous assessment) carried out during classes. In this case, the final grade in the course is calculated according to the formula:
NF= (6PE + 4B) /100
A - Attendance and punctuality
B - Group work
C - Individual written work
Final Grade= (A + 5B + 4C) /10 (None of the components can have a grade lower than 8)
Final Assessment Scheme
The final assessment system involves a written test (PE), which covers all the syllabus content, and a practical component relating to the resolution of practical tasks (element B of the continuous assessment system - you will be exempt if you meet the conditions for continuous assessment) carried out during classes. In this case, the final grade in the course is calculated according to the formula:
NF= (6PE + 4B) /100
Teaching Staff
- António Manuel Águas Borralho [responsible]
