CEIT421 Research Methods
This introductory course provides prospective teachers with a structured framework to understand research methodologies in educational settings. Through a series of readings, class discussions, and assignments, students will explore key aspects of social science research, including problem identification, literature review, research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting. The course emphasizes practical applications, focusing on how classroom research can be effectively implemented and evaluated
- Introduce students to key principles and methods of educational research
- Develop students’ ability to critically analyze and synthesize existing literature
- Equip students with skills to design and conduct small-scale educational research
- Enhance students’ competency in reporting and interpreting research findings
Course Objectives
Learning Materials
Resources
- Coursera: Understanding Research Methods
- Learn Research Methods
- Online Book: Educational Research Basics by Del Siegle
📍 Beginner
Roadmaps
Skills to Learn
- Understanding basic research principles and methodologies
- Learning how to formulate a research question
- Gaining familiarity with literature review techniques
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection
- Learning to analyze data using basic statistical tools
- Structuring a research paper effectively
- Collect survey data on an educational topic and analyze it using Excel or SPSS
- Conducting advanced statistical analysis
- Learn multivariate analysis, structural equation modeling, and predictive analytics
- Combine qualitative and quantitative methods for comprehensive research studie