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Level 7
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20 Credits
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0.1667 EFTS
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Course duration: 18 weeks
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Workload - Approximately 12 hours per week
This course introduces a range of research methodologies required by early childhood teachers to be effective teacher-researchers. You are taught skills to critique a range of published research to assist them to engage in research, beginning with the development of an educational research proposal.
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to
- Discuss the characteristics of research and distinguish between major approaches to research
- Identify and demonstrate understanding of key elements of a robust research process
- Explain differences between research methods and methodologies, and critically evaluate the methodology used in selected published research.
- Select the most appropriate methodology for an early childhood research investigation in a chosen area of interest
Assessment
This course is 100% internally assessed
Textbooks
There is a textbook required for this course. Visit our textbook page for more information.
Computer and internet requirements
This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.
For online learning you need:
- Access to a laptop or desktop computer
- Reliable broadband internet and a data plan
Find out more about online learning
If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.