EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS IN TRAINING CONTEXTS (2017/2018)

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 method named "analysis of educational practice",
- know the main characteristics of the qualitative-ethnographic approach in educational research, linking it to a concrete research process in educational contexts,
- know the review criteria in the scientific review process.

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

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.

Bibliography:
- An article to be chosen according to given criteria.
- The materials provided in the e-learning space.
- LIPARI, D. (2016). Dentro la formazione. Etnografia, pratiche, apprendimento. Milano: Guerini Next.
- HAMMERSLEY, M. (2016). Il mito dell’evidence-based. Per un uso critico della ricerca sociale applicata. Milano: Raffaello Cortina.

Assessment modalities:
oral exam. Further details and criteria will be provided at the beginning of the course in the Course Syllabus. The assessment will also include an evaluation of a student’s personal work (review of an article) to be approved by the teacher.

STUDENT MODULE EVALUATION - 2017/2018