EER200 Research Activities in Early Childhood (8)

Abstract

This subject describes the knowledge and skills required to implement research relevant to operations of the organisation and/or the community. Emphasis is given to the construction of knowledge required to plan and develop a research project and this learning is then applied to the execution of a research project. Ethical and cultural implications of research are a fundamental element of this subject. How to report research results and make them available to all relevant stakeholders are also cenral objectives of this subject.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 3
Distance	Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EER200
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Teacher Education

Enrolment restrictions

Prior to enrolment students must have completed the Certificate III Children’s Services AND Stage One of the Diploma of Children’s Services (AQF 5) through TAFE Western and Riverina Institute.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to demonstrate their ability to design and implement a research project;
be able to consult ethically with relevant stakeholders;
be able to use current and suitable research methodologies, including community based research and participatory research;
be able to demonstrate their ability to record and store information to ensure confidentiality and security;
be able to write and present their research report using appropriate technology;
be able to consider cultural sensitivities and ethical issues and be aware of the cultural implications of research methods;
be able to carry out research activities that are directly relevant to the organisation and/or the community; and,
have knowledge of research interview techniques, including consultation methods, protocols and practice.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Implement appropriate research strategies
Prepare a research plan
Ensure views and interests of stakeholders are reflected in the research methodology and it is compatible with ethical considerations
What is research
The planning cycle
Participants in research
Select research methodology suitable to needs, purposes and resources and to maximise credibility of outcomes
Formulating a reseach topic
The range of research methods
Select and use research strategies appropriate to subject matter being researched, the outcomes sought and the resources available
Ensure research plan incorporates strategies for validating research outcomes
Determine and allocate resources needed to conduct research
Ensure collection, recording and storage of all relevant information is timely and will ensure validity, confidentiality and security
Identify a representative range of people and groups with an interest in the issues and consult them in appropriate ways to ensure validity of outcomes
Undertake consultation according to agreed practices and protocol of own and other agencies
Consider cultural sensitivities and ethical issues in all consultation
Organise information in a form that allows analysis and suits the research purposes
Develop patterns in the data and derive explanations, maintaining validity and reliability
Report complete and accurate details of the research methodology, information and analysis in an accessible and useable style and format
Provide opportunities for validation of research findings
Report research results and make them available to all relevant stakeholders

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The information contained in the 2014 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 13 September 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.