EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS IN TRAINING CONTEXTS (2015/2016)

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Course code
4S001374
Name of lecturer
Giuseppe Tacconi
Coordinator
Giuseppe Tacconi
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Academic sector
M-PED/04 - EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Language of instruction
Italian
Location
VERONA
Period
Sem. IIA dal Feb 22, 2016 al Apr 24, 2016.

Lesson timetable

Learning outcomes

The course aims to:
- describe the main lines of the transition from research orientations that move in a objectivistic and rationalistic framework to mostly qualitative orientations turned to open and recursive forms of research,
- identify some relevant qualitative research on vocational education and training in the major search engines and in academic sites,
- understand the main features of the research paradigm named "analysis of educational practice", with particular reference to the trend that refers to the phenomenological method,
- know the main characteristics of the phenomenological method in educational research, linking it to a concrete research process in educational contexts.

Syllabus

The course will deal with the following topics:
- main research topics in education,
- the epistemological framework of doing research about educational practice,
- the research about teaching,
- data collection and analysis methods,
- the main resources for educational research in VET context
- peer-review criteria.

Bibliography:

- An article to be chosen according to the given criteria.
- The materials provided in the e-learning space.
- Imel, S., Kerka, S., & Wonacott, M.E. (2002). Qualitative Research in Adult, Career, and Career-technical Education. ERIC/ACVE. http://www.calpro-online.org/eric/docs/..%5Cdocs%5Cpfile05.pdf.
- Tacconi, G. (2015). Success Stories. A View of Initial Vocational Training through the Eyes of Former Students. Vocational training: research and realities, 26(1). DOI: 10.1515/vtrr-2015-0001; http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/vtrr.2015.26.issue-1/vtrr-2015-0001/vtrr-2015-0001.xml (ver. 15.01.2016) or
- Tacconi, G., & Mejia Gomez, G. (2013). Success stories. Quando è la Formazione Professionale a fare la differenza. Roma: Cnos-fap. http://www.cnos-fap.it/sites/default/files/pubblicazioni/Success%20Stories.PDF (ver. 15.01.2016).

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment modalities:
oral examination. Further details will be provided at the beginning of the course. The assessment will also include an evaluation of a student’s personal work to be approved by the teacher.

Course activities:
- teacher’s lectures. Students active participation will be fostered.
- Group activities on case studies and other practical tasks.
Students have to consult the Syllabus on the teacher’s personal page.

STUDENT MODULE EVALUATION - 2015/2016


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