METHODOLOGY OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH WITH LABORATORY 3Module LABORATORY OF METHODOLOGY OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Academic Year 2024/2025 - Teacher: GIUSEPPE CARMELO PILLERAExpected Learning Outcomes
The workshop will focus on the application of the knowledge and methodologies outlined in the course, through an activity conducted in small groups and aimed at the design of empirical research in educational contexts for children.
Course Structure
The workshop will focus on a group work activity for the construction of a hypothetical empirical research design in an educational context for children. Students will be engaged in the production of the design paper, peer review of the papers and a final presentation of the product.
Required Prerequisites
The attendance of the Module Metodologia della ricerca educativa and/or at least the reading of the recommended texts are required. Furthermore, basic knowledge of MsWord and MsPowerPoint, as well as a good online bibliographic research skills are required.
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance at the laboratory is mandatory.
Detailed Course Content
Students will be guided through the various stages of devising and constructing a research project: defining the topic and constructing the state of the art, formulation of research questions and hypotheses, identification of the research design and the most suitable survey instruments, drafting of a group paper that also includes a description of the procedural aspects, a feasibility evaluation and a selection of bibliographical references. A peer evaluation of the papers will be an integral part of the workshop.
Textbook Information
Teacher's notes and further study materials will be made available in digital format by the teacher.
Course Planning
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Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
The group project work resulting from the workshop will be presented to the teacher and colleagues by the members of each working group. The assessment of this oral presentation will take into account the following criteria:
- rigour, relevance and exhaustiveness in the presentation of the state of the art;
- focus and precision in the formulation of the research questions/hypotheses;
- coherence of the methodological framework with respect to the research topic/questions;
- coherence in the choice of survey techniques and instruments;
- ability to link with other topics covered by the programme;
- clarity and communicative effectiveness in the reformulation of knowledge.