After the course students know the scientific approaches and research methods used in educational research.
Contents
The course focuses on the methodology of educational research (book exam) and increasing basic abilities for the 3.2. and 3.3. courses on research methods (lectures).
Teaching methods
Teaching method
Contact
Online
Lectures
20 h
0 h
Teaching language
Finnish
Modes of study
Participation in lectures; book exam.
Evaluation
Pass/fail.
Study materials
Literature (two of the following must be chosen):
Crotty, M., The Foundations of Social Research: Meaning and Perspective in the Research Process. Sage. 1998.
Raunio, K., Positivismi ja ihmistiede: sosiaalitutkimuksen perustat ja käytännöt. Gaudeamus. 1999.
Töttö, P., Syvällistä ja pinnallista. Teoria, empiria ja kausaalisuus sosiaalitutkimuksessa. Vastapaino. 2004.