Course - Scientific Theory and Research Methods - PED3010
PED3010 - Scientific Theory and Research Methods
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100/100 |
Course content
The course provides a broad introduction to educational research methodology, which includes quantitative, qualitative and historical/text analytical approaches to educational issues. This includes knowledge of philosophy of science as a basis for research.
Learning outcome
The student knows...
- Key principles in research methods in education, including qualitative, quantitative and historical approaches.
- Philosophy of science as a basis for educational research
- About the research process, including formulating research questions, choice of research design, and collection of data.
- About quality criteria in qualitative, quantitative and historical methods.
- Research ethics and research ethics guidelines.
- The course provides a basis for carrying out your own master project.
Learning methods and activities
5 hours of lectures and 1 hour of seminar per week in weeks 34-42.
Project development seminar: 4 seminars of 2 hours each in weeks 37-40. Development of own project with focus on own theme and problem. Written submission of the project outline, submission date agreed at the start of the semester. Vrimledag: Information about the current master's project and presentation of available supervisors. Held at the beginning of the semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Project development seminar
- Day with information
Further on evaluation
Examination: Individual Home examination, week 43.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Counselling Science (MRÅDG)
Education (MPED)
Learning in Working Life and Society (MVL)
Required previous knowledge
The course PED1005 or equivalent. Students enrolled in the Masters programme in Education and Upbringing have precedence to this course, and research methods is a prerequisite for admission. Students from the Masters programme in Counselling or Learning in Working Life and Society can apply to the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning to be admitted to the course.
Course materials
The required course reading material is on approximately 1000 pages.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Education
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Education and Lifelong Learning
Examination
Examination arrangement: Portfolio
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Portfolio
100/100
Release
2023-10-23Submission
2023-10-27
09:00
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Portfolio 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"