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Research Methods in Education (M/617/5003) Research Methods In Education Assignment Brief Qualification OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership (603/4248/1) Unit Reference Code M/617/5003 Unit Name Research Methods in Education Credit 20 GLH 100 TQT 200 Unit Aim The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ research skills to include understanding different research approaches, formulation of research proposals, planning research activity, analysing and interpreting data, and the relationship between research and evidence based practice.
Learning Outcomes And Assessment Criteria Learning Outcomes – The learner will: Assessment Criteria – The learner can:
- Understand the relevance of research within educational contexts. 1.1 Justify the contribution of research to education provision. 1.2 Evaluate an existing piece of research relevant to education provision.
- Understand research approaches in educational contexts. 2.1 Critically evaluate a range of research philosophies. 2.2 Examine different approaches to research.
- Be able to plan and design a research proposal relevant to management of educational contexts. 3.1 Justify the elements of a research proposal. 3.2 Design an appropriate research proposal.
3.3 Analyse the ethical aspects of research.
- Be able to analyse and interpret a range of data. 4.1 Explain types and sources of research data. 4.2 Analyse data using appropriate approaches.
4.3 Evaluate the significance of data and the method of collection.
4.4 Draw conclusions from data collected.
- Understand the relationship between research and evidence-based practice. 5.1 Analyse the relationship between research and evidence-based practice. 5.2 Analyse the contribution of research and evidence-based practice to decision-making.
Assessment To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
Learning Outcomes to be met Assessment criteria to be covered Type of assessment Word count (approx. length of coursework) All 1 to 5 All under LO 1 to 5 Research Project 4500 words
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