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Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - EDUC 222 D100

Research Methods in Educational Psychology (3)

Class Number: 6103

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Corequisites:

    EDUC 220.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introductory survey of research methods used in developing and testing theories in educational psychology. Illustrations are drawn from published research in educational psychology. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This undergraduate-level course provides an introduction to the research process, methods, and analyses used in educational psychology.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Understand fundamental concepts and terminology used in educational research.
  • Gain knowledge of the key steps in the educational research process.
  • Acquire skills to effectively locate research literature on a topic of interest.
  • Appreciate the diverse methodologies used in educational research, including both quantitative and qualitative techniques, and understand how they contribute to answering distinct research inquiries.
  • Recognize the ethical considerations involved in research practices.
  • Enhance skills in presenting and disseminating research findings.
  • Develop the ability to critically assess and discuss published research.

Grading

  • Final Exam 25%
  • Homework 30%
  • Reflections 10%
  • Final Project – Method Paper 30%
  • Share a resarch paper 5%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2000). Research Methods in Education. Routledge. https://doi-org.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/10.4324/9780203224342

Price, P. C., Jhangiani, R. S., and Chiang, I. A. (2015). Research methods in psychology. 2nd Canadian edition. https://archive.org/details/ResearchMethodsInPsychology

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.