Course: Methodology 1

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Course title Methodology 1
Course code UPV/SP3ME
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
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)
  • Martincová Jana, Mgr. Ph.D., MBA
Course content
- Scientific research in social pedagogy, its main types and stages. - Quantitative and qualitative research approaches. - Formulation of a research problem and preliminary theoretical analysis of the problem. - Qualitative research - principles, assumptions, and design. - Qualitative research methods (interview, observation). - Grounded theory. - Case study. - Biographical research design. - Interpretative phenomenological analysis. - Data analysis techniques (open, axial, and selective coding). - Interpretation of data in qualitative research and theory development.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book), Practice exercises, Text analysis, Individual work of students
  • Term paper - 20 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 42 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Not specified.
Not specified.
learning outcomes
to define the fundamental differences between qualitative and quantitative research
to define the fundamental differences between qualitative and quantitative research
to list the rules for formulating a research problem
to list the rules for formulating a research problem
to explain the methods of selecting a research sample
to explain the methods of selecting a research sample
to explain the significance of qualitative research methods
to explain the significance of qualitative research methods
to summarize data analysis techniques in qualitative research
to summarize data analysis techniques in qualitative research
Skills
to formulate a research problem
to formulate a research problem
to select a research sample
to select a research sample
to select appropriate data collection techniques
to select appropriate data collection techniques
to propose an appropriate method of data processing
to propose an appropriate method of data processing
to explain and interpret research results
to explain and interpret research results
teaching methods
Knowledge
Text analysis
Text analysis
Individual work of students
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Individual work of students
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Methods for working with texts (Textbook, book)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Didactic test
Didactic test
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Analysis of the student's portfolio
Recommended literature
  • Bryman, A. Social Research Methods. New York. 2012.
  • Gavora, Peter. Úvod do pedagogického výzkumu. Brno : Paido, 2000. ISBN 80-85931-79-6.
  • MIOVSKY, M., ČERMÁK, I., ŘEHAN, V. Kvalitativní přístup a metody ve vědách o člověku III. Olomouc: Univerzita Palackého, 2004. ISBN 80-244-0909-7.
  • Šeďová, K. & Švaříček, R. Kvalitativní výzkum v pedagogických vědách. Praha. 2007.


Study plans that include the course
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