EER501 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS (8)
Enrolment restriction(s): Master of Education, Master of Education (Special Education), Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship), Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours), Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) (Honours) and Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) students only.
Prerequisite(s):EER500 Understanding and Critiquing Educational Research
This subject develops an understanding and awareness of the nature and conduct of qualitative research within educational contexts.  Through an examination of the underpinning tenets of the paradigm, methodological approaches, and research issues, the intention is to provide an extensive, and broadly based, introduction to qualitative research.  From this foundation, students are required to submit a research proposal which, upon approval, will enable them to conduct a small-scale investigation applying qualitative data collection and analytic strategies within a chosen educational context.  By so doing, students have the opportunity to engage in research activities, while gaining a depth of insight into methodological, ethical, and analytic strategies and qualitative research.  This subject is closely linked to EER500Understanding and Critiquing Educational Research, EER502Quantitative Research Methods and ERP402Education Honours Project/Dissertation.