ABOUT THE COURSE:This course entitled ‘Methodology of Educational Research’ will equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to design, conduct, and evaluate research in education systematically and scientifically. This course fosters a deep understanding of the theoretical, and practical aspects of research methodology, emphasizing the critical role of evidence-based practices in education.The course aims to develop competencies in identifying research problems, formulating research questions or hypotheses, selecting appropriate research designs, and employing suitable data collection and analysis techniques. It also highlights ethical considerations in research, ensuring integrity and accountability in the research process.Through this course, students will explore various research methodologies, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches, fit to address diverse educational issues. Through mastering these methodologies, students will be prepared to critically evaluate existing research, contribute to the body of knowledge and make informed decisions as educators, policymakers, and researchers.This four credit course on Methodology of Educational Research has been designed as per the UGC’s Model Curriculum Framework for learning at PG Level and NCTE Norms. Any student at Post Graduate level can enroll in this course. The teachers and students of M.Ed., M.A. (Education) and Ph.D. scholars are encouraged to enroll for the course.The entire course shall be delivered in 12 weeks. It will have e-texts (in pdf) self-learning video contents, self-assessment question sets, reference materials and web references will also be provided for further reading and understanding.In the last week of the course there will be having assessment consisting of 30 MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) and at the end of the course a Proctored examination of 100 MCQs will be taken from whole course taught.INTENDED AUDIENCE: PG students like M.Ed., M.A. (Education) and Ph.D. ScholarsPREREQUISITES: Any Course at UG levelINDUSTRY SUPPORT: All Educational Institutions, Teacher Training and Research Institutions and Educational Professionals like pre-service and in-service teachers etc.

Syllabus

Week 1: Concept of Research in Education: Meaning and purposes of educational research; Basic research, applied research and action research in education
Week 2:Processes of educational research; Meaning, criteria, identification, objectives, research questions and hypotheses of a research problem in education
Week 3:Quantitative Methods of Research: Concept and characteristics of quantitative research; Experimental Research: Characteristics, variables and process in experimental research
Week 4:Controlling of extraneous variables, True and Quasi-experimental research designs; Non-Experimental Research: Meaning, characteristics, process and designs of Causal-comparative, Correlational and Survey
Week 5:Qualitative and Mixed Methods of Research: Concept and characteristics of qualitative research; Process of Historical Research; Meaning, characteristics and process of conducting Case Studies
Week 6:Ethnographic research and Grounded Theory in education; Meaning, rationale and steps in conducting a mixed methods study in education
Week 7:Sampling Designs: Concept of population, sample, sampling unit, and sampling frame; Meaning and criteria of sampling design, sampling principles
Week 8:Types of sampling- Random, Stratified, Systematic, Cluster and Purposive sampling designs; Determination of sample size; Sampling error and sampling bias
Week 9:Research Tools and Techniques: Meaning, types, nature and importance of Test, Inventory, Scale, Questionnaire, Schedule, Check List
Week 10:Process of tool construction, Interview, Observation and Triangulation in quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods, AI tools for research
Week 11:Research Proposal, Report and Ethics: Review of the related literature from websites like Shodhganga etc. Format and style of academic research and project research proposals; Format and style of research report writing
Week 12:Citing of sources through Bibliography, References and Annotated References; reference management system, Code of ethics; CC licensing, Plagiarism