Course: Basics of Pedagogical Research

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Course title Basics of Pedagogical Research
Course code USP/Z7ZPV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Hanková Magdalena, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Janíková Marcela, doc. PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Science and Research, Methodology of Science. - Topic of Pedagogical Research, Work with Information Sources. - Development of Theoretical Frameworks in Pedagogical Research. - Quantitative Research Design and Its Components. - Qualitative Research Design and Its Components. - Ethics in Pedagogical Research. - Data Analysis in Pedagogical Research. - Abstract, Annotation, and Keywords as Part of a Pedagogical Research Report.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Analysis of a presentation, Text analysis, Individual work of students
  • Participation in classes - 42 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 10 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 10 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 28 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
unspecified
unspecified
learning outcomes
to explain the fundamental terminology related to educational research
to explain the fundamental terminology related to educational research
to define a topic suitable for educational research
to define a topic suitable for educational research
to characterize the purpose of theoretical frameworks in educational research
to characterize the purpose of theoretical frameworks in educational research
to describe the components of qualitative and quantitative research and the ethical aspects of educational research
to describe the components of qualitative and quantitative research and the ethical aspects of educational research
to describe the role of the abstract/annotation and keywords in an educational research report
to describe the role of the abstract/annotation and keywords in an educational research report
Skills
to indentify relevant research topics
to indentify relevant research topics
to map theoretical and historical contexts of a research topic
to map theoretical and historical contexts of a research topic
to design a research activity
to design a research activity
to justify a research procedure
to justify a research procedure
to reflect strengths and weaknesses of a resalised research activity
to reflect strengths and weaknesses of a resalised research activity
teaching methods
Knowledge
Text analysis
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Analysis of a presentation
Analysis of a presentation
Text analysis
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
assessment methods
Grade (Using a grade system)
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Recommended literature
  • Flick, U. An introduction to qualitative research. London: SAGE, 2002.
  • Gavora, P. Obsahová analýza v pedagogickom výskume: Pohľad na jej súčasné podoby. Pedagogická orientace, 25(3), 345-371.. 2015.
  • Hendl, J. Kvalitativní výzkum. Základní teorie a aplikace.. Praha: Portál, 2016.
  • Charmaz, K. Constructing grounded theory. Thousand Isles: SAGE, 2014.
  • Klapko, D. Analysis of National and Cultural Indentity Educational Programmes with Examples of Good Practice. Czech-polish historical and pedagogical journal, 7(2), 72-90.. 2015.
  • Silverman, D. Ako robiť kvalitatívny výskum. Bratislava: Ikar, 2003.
  • Strauss, A., & Corbinová, J. Základy kvalitativního výzkumu.. Bozkovice: Nakladatelství Albert., 1999.
  • Šeďová, K., & Švaříček, R. Jak psát kvalitativně orientované výzkumné studie. Kvalita v kvalitativním výzkumu. Pedagogická orientace, 23(4), 478?510. 2013.
  • Švaříček, R.,& Šeďová, K. et al. Kvalitativní výzkum v pedagogických vědách. Praha: Portál, 2007.


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