Research in Education
Research in Education
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Republic of the Philippines
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Western Mindanao State University
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External Studies Unit – Molave Campus
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Teacher Education Department
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College Goals
6.3.d. Manifest skills in communication, higher order thinking and use of tools and technology to accelerate learning and teaching
6.3.e. Demonstrate positive attributes of a model teacher, both as an individual and as a professional
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Course Name Research in Education Course Code
Pre-requisite Subject Course Credit 3 units, 3 hrs./wk. (18 weeks, 54 hrs. total)
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Course Requirements
Grading System
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Course Description BTIs covered
This is a practicum research course that introduces the fundamentals of research and understanding of research-based
knowledge and principles of teaching and learning. It will also provide prospective elementary teachers with an avenue to 1.1.1, 1.2.1
conduct applied or action research on significant problems in their own classrooms/ schools that will provide empirical bases
and research-based knowledge to improve teaching and learning and make curricular as well as instructional decisions both
school-wide and at the classroom level.
A. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research and how it can inform classroom decisions and practices 1.1.1
B. demonstrate understanding of research-based knowledge and principles of teaching and learning and 1.2.1
C. apply the ability to use research as part of personal professional development and reflective practice. 7.4.1
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Time Intended Learning Outcomes BTIs Content Suggested Teaching Learning Suggested Assessment BTIs
Allotment (ILOs) Activities
Week 1 a. Explicate the nature of research The Scientific Approach in Group work: preparing a Group presentation of the
as a scientific inquiry aimed at [A] Education concept/semantic map of the concept/semantic map [A]
providing basis for informed 1.1.1 nature and fundamentals of 1.1.1
classroom decisions research and how it informs
b. Review the fundamentals of [A]
classroom decisions
research 1.1.1
Week 2 a. Compare and contrast the major [A] Research Approaches: Dyad work: reading sample Short Quiz/ Making a Venn [A],
characteristics of quantitative 1.1.1 Qualitative vs Quantitative articles for each type of diagram for comparing 1.1.1
and qualitative research designs research approaches, and contrasting qualitative
preparing a comparative and quantitative research
matrix of the characteristics of approaches
the two based on the articles
provided, and sharing in the
class discussion their
observations.
Week a. Identify a research problem Typical Stages of a Research Group work: identifying an Discussion of output (i.e., [A]
3-4 b. Develop potential questions [A] Study, Selecting a Research educational problem and research problem, research 1.1.1
related to the selected research 1.1.1 Problem, Articulating the formulate a research problem, questions, significance of
topic Research Questions, and 2 potential research questions, the study)
c. Evaluate the plausibility of the Underscoring Significance of and significance of the study.
questions Study: Focus on Action
d. Articulate the significance of the Research
study
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Week a. Evaluate the sources for review [A, B] Reviewing and Evaluating the Library work, seatwork and Writing an annotated [A, B]
5-6 b. Prepare an annotated 1.1.1, Literature, Avoiding board work on APA Style bibliography, List of 1.1.1,
bibliography 1.2.1 Plagiarism, APA Citation Style References following APA 1.2.1
c. Document sources properly format
using APA citation style
Week a. Provide a summary of the [A, B] Writing and Organizing the Writing the related literature Peer evaluation of the [A, B]
7-8 reviewed literature based on the 1.1.1, Review of Literature review inside the classroom writing output in terms of 1.1.1,
annotated bibliography 1.2.1 achieving its purpose, 1.2.1
b. Conduct a peer evaluation of a coherence, and adherence
classmate’s work to APA citation standards
Week a. Elucidate on how theories [A] The role of theory in research Lecture, class discussion, Ex Theory identification [A]
9 explain the phenomena being 1.1.1 group discussion and justification (Short 1.1.1
explored quiz)
b. Cite a theoretical and a practical [B] [B]
question that educational 1.1.1 1.1.1
researchers ask Tools of Research: Tests,
Measures of Personality, Tool Identification and
[A] [A]
c. Identify appropriate tools for Surveys, Observations Rationalization (Short quiz)
1.1.1 1.1.1
gathering research data
Week a. Develop a survey questionnaire [A, C] Constructing the survey Lecture, Dyadic Task on Constructed survey [A, C]
10 1.1.1, instruments Instrument development, pilot questionnaire 1.1.1,
7.4.1 testing of research instrument 7.4.1
Week a. Provide an example for each [A, C] Quantitative Research Lecture, exercises, class Accomplishing worksheets [A, C]
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11 type of hypotheses, namely 1.1.1, Designs: Hypothesis testing, discussion on hypothesis formulation 1.1.1,
research hypothesis, null 7.4.1 validity 7.4.1
hypothesis, and alternative
hypothesis [A, C] [A, C]
b. Discuss a classroom example of 1.1.1, Quantitative Research 1.1.1,
7.4.1 7.4.1
testing a hypothesis. Designs: Sampling Short quiz on sampling
Techniques techniques
[A] [A]
c. Elucidate the concept of
1.1.1 1.1.1
sampling and sampling error
Week a. Identify the statistical test/s [A, C] Quantitative Research Lecture, article analysis Writing a Statistical [A, C]
12 appropriate for a research 1.1.1, Designs: Correlation, t-tests, Analysis Plan 1.1.1,
question 7.4.1 Chi-Square Tests of 7.4.1
Significance, Analysis of
Variance
Week a. Determine the appropriateness of [A, B] Qualitative Research Designs: Lecture, article analysis Short quiz on qualitative [A, B]
13 a qualitative research design in 1.1.1, Grounded Theory, research designs 1.1.1,
relation to a research problem 1.2.1 Ethnography, Case Study 1.2.1
Week b. Analyze qualitative data using [A, C] Analyzing and Reporting Lecture, data analysis Data analysis report in [A, C]
14 Creswell’s (2014) model 1.1.1 Qualitative Research exercises tabular form 1.1.1
Week a. Explain the nature and process Action Research: Its nature, Lecture - writeshop Writing Action Research [A]
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15- of action research [A] process, data collection and Plan 1.1.1
18 1.1.1 analysis
b. Write and present research report
Writing the Final Report: Writing and critiquing of the [A, B,
[A, B, IMRD format written research report Completed research report C]
C] 1.1.1,
1. Swales’ CARS Model for in IMRD format
1.1.1, 1.2.1,
Introduction
1.2.1, 7.4.1
2. Generic structures of
7.4.1
other sections
Suggested List of References
Ary, D., Jacobs, L.C., & Sorensen, C. (2010). Introduction to research in education (8th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Engage Learning.
Baumfield, V., Hall, E., & Wall, K. (2013). Action research in education: Learning through practitioner enquiry. SAGE Publications Ltd
Creswell, J. W. (2014). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (4th ed.). Los Angeles, CA: SAGE Publication.
Cunningham, D. (2011). Improving teaching with collaborative action research: An ASCD action tool. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development.
Efron, S. E. & Ravid, R. (2013). Action research in education: A practical guide. Guilford Press.
Wilson, E. (2017). School-based research: A guide for education students. SAGE Publications Ltd
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GRADE COMPONENT AND CORRESPONDING WEIGHT: TOTAL SCORE.................................40 correct out of 50 items
For the 1st Semester, SY 2021-202 ONLY PERCENTAGE GRADE....................80%
NUMERICAL RATING.....................2.00
FINAL RATING REMARKS …………………………………. PASSED
Midterm Grade......................40% Passing Grade = 60%
Final term Grade...................60% 100%
MIDTERM GRADE
Midterm Exam (to be administered face to face).....……………… 40%
Written Output (can be generated online or offline) ……………. 30%
e.g. quizzes, essays, case analysis, reflection paper & etc.
Course Output/Project (can be generated online or offline)… 20%
Participation (can be generated online or offline) ……………….. 10%
100%
FINAL TERM GRADE
Final Exam (to be administered face to face)............……………… 40%
Written Output (can be generated online or offline) ……………. 30%
e.g. quizzes, essays, case analysis, reflection paper & etc.
Course Output/Project (can be generated online or offline)… 20%
Participation (can be generated online or offline) ………………... 10%
100%
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NUMERICAL At least 60% passing in all exams and other graded requirements
% EQUIVALENT
RATING
96-100 1.0
91-95 1.25
86-90 1.5
81-85 1.75
76-80 2.0
71-75 2.25
66-70 2.5
62-65 2.75
60-61 3.0
Below 60 5.0
Lacks requirements and/or final exam INC
HAZEL P. ALJAS NOEL V. PUGOSA BYRON B. GO SILK, Ph.D. MARIA CARLA A. OCHOTORENA, Ph.D.
INSTRUCTOR Academic Coordinator / Dean, External Studies Unit President
OIC Campus Coordinator
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