Designed to develop student understanding of the role and importance of research in the field of education.
Introduce theoretical and conceptual issues in research, (e.g. ethical issues, bias, building explanations and causality).
Provide an introduction to shaping research questions, research design and the selection of appropriate data collection methods to the investigation of children’s lives and learning.
The data collection methods explored will include observational techniques, interviewing adults and children, the use of questionnaires and secondary data analysis.
Students will be introduced to research that explores the relationship between Education and progress for all pupils e.g. personalised learning, promoting learning-focussed behaviours and developing language for learning.