Course Description
The conceptual and logical underpinnings of the research process in adult education.
Athena Title
Foundations of Learn LLOD Res
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in LLOD 9601E
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course is designed to help Ph.D. doctoral students to become acquainted with, develop and articulate a conceptual foundation for their research. This will be achieved by reading a range of works, by focused writing, and by discussion. Students will learn how to distinguish among various research epistemologies, how to structure inquiry consistent with various epistemologies, and how to critique research based on different epistemologies.
Topical Outline
The meaning and nature of research in adult education Research Design in Adult Education (illustrated with examples from adult education) - Experimental and quasi-experimental designs - Survey research - Qualitative designs (grounded theory, ethnography, narrative, etc.) - Case study - Historical - Philosophical - Critical research (including feminist) - Postmodern/poststructural - Action, Participatory The Research process - Selecting a topic - Focusing the research - The theoretical framework of the study - Collecting Data - Analyzing Data - Writing up Findings - Dissemination of Research (publication conferences,etc.) Doctoral Research
Syllabus
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