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EDPROFST 754 - Critical Research Methodologies in Education

  • Course description

    30 points

    An in-depth examination of ways in which critical research methodologies provide new knowledge and offer alternatives, through analysis of social, cultural, economic, political contexts in education. The critical research paradigm will be explored, to understand various perspectives and methods, and to enhance its use in education research. Students will be expected to design an education inquiry using critical research methodologies.


    Course director
    Elizabeth Rata


  • Learning outcomes

    At completion of this course, students will be able to:
    • Explain theories of knowledge that inform critical research methodologies.
    • Understand the various methodologies and methods of the critical research paradigm.
    • Analyse the components of a range of research studies.
    • Understand how to design an education inquiry using critical research methodologies.     

  • Delivery modes

    Block Intensive (intensive on campus days)

  • Currently scheduled classes

    2018 Epsom (Summer School): Block sessions on Tuesdays 9th, 16th January, 23rd January and Thursdays 11th Jan, 18th January, 25th January, from 10:00am to 4:00pm

    2018 Epsom (Semester 2): Block sessions on selected Saturdays on 28 July, 4,18 August, 15,22,29 September from 10am to 3:30pm

  • Take this course

    This course can be taken as a taught course in the following programmes:

  • School

    Critical Studies in Education



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