Fraenkel, Jack. R., Wallen, Norman. E., & Hyun, Helen. H. (2011). How to design and evaluate research in education. New York: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages. (641 pages)
Jones, Susan. R., Torres, V., & Arminio, Jan. (2013). Negotiating the complexities of qualitative research in higher education: Fundamental elements and issues. Routledge. (256 pages)
Slade, Sharon., & Prinsloo, Paul. (2013). Learning analytics: Ethical issues and dilemmas. American Behavioral Scientist, 57(10), 1510-1529.
Tuli, Fedeke (2010). The basis of distinction between qualitative and quantitative research in social science: Reflection on ontological, epistemological and methodological perspectives. Ethiopian Journal of Education and Sciences, 6(1), 97-108.
Additional literature based on specialisation to be chosen in consultation with the course coordinator.
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Course content
The course aims to enable students to deepen their knowledge and abilities in studying and critically reviewing theories and methods, paying consideration to traditions of scientific theory and social and ethical aspects.
The course examines the relevant theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches that arise within teaching and learning in higher education, alongside their possibilities and limitations for research and development work. Traditions of scientific theory, in addition to matters of ethics and the social relevance of research will be addressed alongside studies of theoretical perspectives.
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