6857 - Theory of Science - Research Methods
Course information
- Title
- Theory of Science - Research Methods
- Course number
- 6857.22
- Academic year
- 2024-2025
- ECTS
- 5.00
- Level
- Bachelor
- Faculties
- Education
- Educations
- BEd in Primary and Lower Secondary Education
- Prerequisites
- A student of teacher education in the Faculty of Education, the University of the Faroe Islands
- Language of instruction
- The course is taught in Faroese.
- Registration
- Students on the seventh semester of Bachelor of Education in Primary and Lower Secondary Education are automatically enrolled.
- Beginning date
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024
- End date
- Thursday, December 19, 2024
Academic content
- 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.
- 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
- 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
Assessment
- 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/external)
- Internal
- Grading scale
- Passed/Failed
- Exam date/dates
- The assessment is set for week 42 in 2024.
- Deadline for withdrawal from exam
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Academic responsibility and teachers
- Academic responsibility
- Poul Fossdal Guttesen
- Teachers
- Hans Harryson