METHODOLOGY OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH WITH LABORATORY 1

Module LABORATORY OF METHODOLOGY OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

The workshop is structured to achieve the following training objectives:
 a. To develop the ability to design and conduct research
 b. Through the presentation of research papers, to critically examine different research models
 c. Explain the theoretical framework of educational research. (Create a reference bibliography) 
d. Formulate research questions and hypotheses 
e. Define the participants or sample 
f. Develop simple quantitative analysis tools (e.g. questionnaires) 
g. Critically analyse research data 
h. Know how to communicate research 
i. Link educational research to classroom practice
l. In specific educational and training contexts, know how to structure and conduct a focus group. 
m. Be familiar with the use of EBE

The workshop involves the use of active teaching strategies including:

- small and large group work

- simulations,

- case analyses

Knowledge of the main theories of pedagogy and general didactics

Basic knowledge of word, excel, power point is required to carry out the assigned work.

Attendance at the workshop is compulsory.

The Educational and Didactic Research Methodology workshop focuses on the structuring of a research design in education, taking into consideration modalities, question definition, sample construction, initial data analysis and discussion. Among the various aspects of the research process, survey instruments such as: 

- focus groups 

- semi-structured interview 

- questionnaires 

- observational method 

paying attention, also, to their use as resources for improving the quality of teaching action.

Baldry A.C., Focus group in azione. L’utilizzo in campo educativo e psicosociale, Edizione Carocci Faber, Roma 2013.

The skills of the students will be assessed during the workshop by verifying the acquisition of specific procedures and the construction of investigative tools of educational research. This will take place through the exhibition and/or presentation of the work of student groups.

Experimental design in children's contexts: structure and simulation

Structure and construct investigative tools for educational research in relation to specific areas of enquiry.

Structure the methodology for the collection, coding and analysis of data in educational research

Structure a focus group