METODOLOGIA DELLA RICERCA EDUCATIVA CON LABORATORIO DI METODI E TECNICHE DI RICERCA NEI CONTESTI EDUCATIVI E FORMATIVI 1Module LABORATORIO DI METODI E TECNICHE DELLA RICERCA NEI CONTESTI EDUCATIVI E FORMATIVI
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: GIUSEPPE CARMELO PILLERAExpected Learning Outcomes
The workshop will focus on the application of the knowledge and methodologies outlined in the course, through an activity conducted in small groups and aimed at the design of empirical research in educational and training contexts.
Course Structure
The workshop will focus on a group work activity for the construction of a hypothetical empirical research design in an educational-training context. Students will be engaged in the production of the design paper, peer review of the papers and a final presentation of the product.
Required Prerequisites
The attendance of the Module Metodologia della ricerca educativa and/or at least the reading of the recommended texts are required. Furthermore, basic knowledge of MsWord and good online bibliographic research skills are required.
Attendance of Lessons
Attendance at the laboratory is mandatory.
Detailed Course Content
Students will be guided through the various stages of devising and constructing a research project: defining the topic and constructing the state of the art, formulation of research questions and hypotheses, identification of the research design and the most suitable survey instruments, drafting of a group paper that also includes a description of the procedural aspects, a feasibility evaluation and a selection of bibliographical references. A peer evaluation of the papers will be an integral part of the workshop.
Textbook Information
Teacher's notes [provided in pdf by the teacher].
The texts provided by the teacher and further study materials are available in the MsTeams channel, which students can request access to via the code ethc8q3
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defining the research topic, questions and hypotesis | Teacher's study notes |
| 2 | Building the state of the art and the references list | Teacher's study notes |
| 3 | Selecting the methodologies and illustrating the research design | Teacher's study notes |
| 4 | Identify or construct survey instruments | Teacher's study notes |
| 5 | Peer review of research projects | Teacher's study notes |
| 6 | Time schedule and feasibility analysis | Teacher's study notes |
| 7 | Abstract construction and project presentation | Teacher's study notes |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
The group project work resulting from the workshop will be presented to the teacher and colleagues by the members of each working group. The assessment of this oral presentation will take into account the following criteria:
- rigour, relevance and exhaustiveness in the presentation of the state of the art;
- focus and precision in the formulation of the research questions/hypotheses;
- coherence of the methodological framework with respect to the research topic/questions;
- coherence in the choice of survey techniques and instruments;
- ability to link with other topics covered by the programme;
- clarity and communicative effectiveness in the reformulation of knowledge.