6857.22 - Theory of Science - Research Methods
Course number
6857.22
Title
Theory of Science - Research Methods
ECTS
5
Prerequisites
A student of teacher education in the Faculty of Education, the University of the Faroe Islands
Purpose
In this course, students will acquire (1) basic competences in using various research methods within the field of education and (2) knowledge of fundamental theories that inform these methods and shape them.
Content
• Basic concepts in theory of science and research methods
• Positivism
• Hermeneutics and Phenomenology
• Constructivism
• Questionnaires
• Interviews
• Observations
• Empirical research in the field of education
Learning and teaching approaches
The course includes independent study, lectures, discussions, group work, exercises, group presentations and workshops
Learning outcomes
Upon completing the course, the student should be able to
• explain basic concepts in theory of science and research methods
• explain and compare various research methods
• explain and compare scientific theories
• assess the characteristics of valid research and discuss how research in the field of education should influence decisions made within the educational system
• prepare a research design in the field of education
Assessment method
Active participation. In order to pass the course, students must be active in group work and hand in assignments throughout the course
Examination
Internal
Marking scale
P-
Bibliography
The reading list will be handed out at the beginning of the course
Contact
Poul Fossdal Guttesen