1 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR
EDUC-401:METHODOLOGY OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH-II CURRICULUM TRANSACTIONAL STRATEGY(CTS)
Prepared by: Rashim Wadhwa, Assistant Professor (Education), Central University of Kashmir Course code Title of the course Type of
course
Course credits
Max marks CIA
Max marks external MTE-C303 Methodology of
Educational Research-II
C 4 40 60
UNIT:I Topic Method
No. of Lectures
needed
Major Approaches
of Educational
Research-II
Nature of historical research and types of
historical research
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Steps in historical
research
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 4 Value of historical
research in education Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 1 Qualitative research:
concept, approach and characteristics
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Case studies Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Ethnography Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 3 Phenomenological
studies Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Learning Outcomes:
After going through this unit the student shall be able to:
Develop understanding and insight about the historical method of research and various steps involved in it.
Explain the concept of qualitative research and the characteristics of qualitative research.
Able to differentiate the between quantitative and qualitative research
Insight has been developed about the detailed understanding of case studies, ethnography and phenomenology and different steps involved in it.
Activities:
2
Preparation of assignment
Preparation of power point presentation in the class Points for discussion:
Use of historical method and importance in the field of education
Difference between quantitative and qualitative research
How to conduct ethnography and steps involved in it
When to use case study as a method for conducting research in the field of education
Suggested further readings:
Aggarwal, Y.P. (1998), The Science of Educational Research: A Source Book, Nirmal, Kurukshetra
Best, john W. and Kahn James V (1995), Research in Education, prentice Hall, New Delhi
Bourque, L. B., & Fielder, E. P. (2003). How to conduct self-administered and mail surveys, volume 3 (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Burns, R.B. (1991), Introduction to research in education, prentice Hall, New Delhi
Edward, Allen L (1968), experimental Designs in psychological Research, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York
Good, C.V. and Douglas, E. Scates (1954), methods in Social Research, McGraw Hill, New York
Kerlinger, f.n. (1973), Foundation of Behavioral Research, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, New York
Koul, Lokesh (1988), Methodology of Educational Research, Vikas, New Delhi McMillan, James H. and Schumarcher, S. (1989), research on Education: A conceptual Introduction , Harper and Collins, New York
Mouly, A.J. (1963), the Science of Educational Research, Eurasia, New Delhi
Neuman, W.L. (1997), Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches,Allyn and Bacon, BostonTravers, R.M.W. (1978), An introduction to educational research, Mcmillan, New York Van Dalen, D.B.(1962), understanding Educational research , McGraw Hill , New York
Young, P.V. (1960), Scientific Social Surveys and research, prentice hall, New Delhi
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UNIT:II Topic Method
No. of Lectures
needed
Tools and Techniques
of Data Collection
Questionnaire : types and definitions
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 1 Steps involved in
construction of questionnaire
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Interview : types and
techniques of interviewing
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Observation: types and
techniques Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Rating scale: types and
errors Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Construction of rating
scale Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 1 Selection of tests and
test development Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 4 Classification of tests
and different types
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 4 Sociometric techniques Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2
Learning Outcomes:
After going through this unit the student shall be able to:
Develop understanding and insight about the various data gathering tools.
Explain the nature and types of psychological tests.
Able to define a questionnaire and its various types differentiate.
Insight has been developed about the detailed use of observation and rating scale as a tool for data collection.
Activities:
Preparation of assignment
Preparation of power point presentation in the class Points for discussion:
How to construct a good questionnaire and what are its merits and demerits Steps involved for planning observation and interview
Different types of interview and how to differentiate between them
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Various types of sociometric techniques and what are their advantages and disadvantages
How to conduct ethnography and steps involved in it
When to use case study as a method for conducting research in the field of education
Suggested further readings:
Best, J.W. and Kahn, J.V. (2010), Research in Education, New Delhi: Prentice - Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.
Cohen, L. and Morrison, K. (2002), Research Methods in Education, New York:
RoutledgeFalmer
Creswell, J.W. (2007). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches. London: Sage Publications
Miller, D.C. & Salkind, N.J. (2002), handbook of Research Design and Social Measurement, Sage Publications, London
Peterson, R. A. (2000), Constructing effective questionnaires. Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage Publications
Ruane, Janet M (2004), Essentials of Research Methods to Social Science Research, Blackwell Publications Ltd. · Van Dalen D.B. (1962), Understanding Educational Research McGraw Hill, New York
UNIT:III Topic Method
No. of Lectures
needed
Analysis of data
Uses and application of various statistical
techniques
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Measures of central
tendency
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 3 T test Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 ANOVA & ANCOVA Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 3 Chi square Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Correlation and different
types
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Level of significance Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Type I and type II errors Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2
Learning Outcomes:
5 After going through this unit the student shall be able to:
Develop understanding and insight about the difference between descriptive statistics and inferential statistics.
Explain the meaning and different types of correlations.
Able to develop the understanding of when to use T and ANOVA.
Insight has been developed about the detailed use of measures of central tendency and measures of variability
Activities
Preparation of assignment
Preparation of power point presentation in the class Points for discussion Which is the most stable method of measure of central tendency
How to calculate independent t-value and its merits and demerits
How to calculated correlation coefficient by using different methods
What is the difference between type I and type II error
Suggested further readings:
Berk, R. A. (2003). Regression analysis. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications
Garrett, H.E. (2011),Statistics in Psychology and Education (11th Indian print).
Chandigarh: Vishal Publishers
Koul, Lokesh (2009),Methodology of Educational Research (4th Ed.). New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.
Meenakshi (1992), A First Course in Methodology of Research, Patiala :KaliaParkashan.
Lawal, B. (2003). Categorical data analysis with SAS and SPSS applications.
Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.
Sharma, Yogendra K. (2011). Methodology and Techniques of Educational Research. New Delhi: Kanishka Publishers and Distributors
Singh, Pritam (2005). Handbook of Measurment and Evaluation. New Delhi: Doaba House
Thorndike, Robert M. & Thorndike-Christ, Tracy M. (2011), Measurement and Evaluation in Psychology and Education (8th Ed.). New Delhi: Pearson
Wright, D. B. (2002), First steps in statistics. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications
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UNIT: ÏV Topic Method No. of
Lecture
Concluding Educational Research
Research Report/
Dissertation/ Thesis:
steps and parts
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 4 Writing Research Paper
and Article: steps
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 3 Formulation of Research
proposals/Synopsis Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 2 Writing Abstract of
thesis
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 1 Preparation of
Bibliography- APA and MLA standards
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 1 Quality of Research in
terms of Need and Social Relevance
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 1 Research and
Improvement in Teaching Learning
Process.
Lecture, power point
presentation, discussion 1
Learning Outcomes:
After going through this unit the student shall be able to:
Develop understanding and insight about the difference between research report and research proposal.
Can write a research proposal and research paper
Able to develop the understanding of writing an abstract.
Insight has been developed about the detailed use ofdifferent types of bibliographies.
Reflect how research plays a pertinent role in improving teaching learning process
Activities:
Preparation of assignment
Preparation of power point presentation in the class
Points for discussion:
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How to write research report and what is the difference between research report and research proposal.
How to write an effective abstract
Hoe research can help in improving teaching learning process Suggested further readings:
American Psychological Association (2001), Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, DC: The Association
Girden, E. R. (2001), Evaluating research articles from start to finish (2nd ed.).
Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications
Sandhu, P. K. (2012), Research in Education and its Implications. Patiala: Publication Bureau of Punjabi University
Wallen, N. E., & Fraenkel, J. R. (2001). Educational Research: A guide to the process(2nd ed.). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Inc.
Wolcott, H. F. (2001), Writing up qualitative research (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage Publications
