COURSE INFORMATION

Course code : EDU702 
Course name : Research Methods in Education 
 Level : Master
Credit hour : 3 
 Contact hour : 3 
 Part : None 
 Status : Core 
 Prerequisite : None

 Objectives : Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able:- 
1. select, apply and correctly interpret analyses appropriate for a given study 
2. develop a research plan/ proposal
 3. selecting an adequate sample and be familiar with the various sampling techniques 
4. acquire the ability to identify and define a meaningful problem, conduct an adequate review to related literature and state the problems in terms of a testable hypothesis/ research questions 
5. understand the research process and methodology which will facilitate acquisition of specific research knowledge and skills 
6. Critically analyses and evaluate research reports/ dissertation 

Description : This course will focus on the different types of research with special attention given to research in education and TESL Research strategies, research design, data collection and interpretation and preparation of research reports will be discussed 

Syllabus : 
 1. Data Analysis 
 2. Research Methods and Procedures 
 3. Selection of Instruments 
 4. Sampling 
 5. Preparation and Evaluation of Research Plan 
 6. Selection and Definition of a Problem 
 7. Introduction to Educational Research 
 8. Preparation of Research Report 
 9. Writing the Research Report 
 10. Evaluation of a Research Report 

 Teaching Method : 
1. Lectures 
2. Discussions 
3. Critique sessions 
4. Presentations 

 Assessment :
 1. Instructor Assign Task               20% 
2. Test                                                25% 
3. Research Proposal                       40% 
4. Research E-Portfolio                    15% 
 (Examples: http://edu702portfolio.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-research-proposal.html) 

References / Recommended Text :
1. Gay, L.R.. Educational Research : Competencies for Analysis and Application, 10th Edition. Maxwell Macmillan. 
2. Cohen, L. & Marion, L.. 1994. Research Methods in Education. London : Croom Helm. 
3. Borg, Walter R. and Gall, Meredith D.. 1986. Educational Research : An Introduction. New York : Longman. 
 4. Allan, S. and Skinner, C. (Eds). 1991. Handbook for Research Students in the Social Sciences. Falmer Press. 
 5. Helt, Christine, A. 1996. Researching and Writing Across he Curriculum, Mass. USA : Ailyn and bacon. 
 6. Madson, David. 1991. Successful Dissertation and Thesis. Washington : Ossey Basa Publishers. 
 7. Neenan, D. 1992. Research Mathods in Language Learning. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press. 
 8. Parker, Richard and Rea, Luis M. 1991. Designing and Conducting Survey Research. San Frasncisco, Ca : Jossey Bass Publishers. 
 9. Rudestam, K. and Newton, R. 1992. Surviving Your Dissertation. London : Sage.
10. Smith, Mary Lee and Glass, Gene V. 1987. Research and Evaluation in Education and the Social Sciences. New Jersey : Prentice Hall, Inc.