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HU Credits:
3
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Education
Semester:
2nd Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Yaniv Mor, PhD
Coordinator Office Hours:
Thursday, 10:00-11:00
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Yaniv Mor,
Ms. gal moran
Course/Module description:
The course introduces and explains the process of conducting a research in the field of education. The course emphasises the formulation of the research question, understanding the principles of measurement, using appropriate research designs and the reasoning of valid conclusions. Measurement, sampling and statistics are presented as essential research tools
Course/Module aims:
The course helps students evaluate research literature as well as master research methodology.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
1.Differentiate between
controlled experiments and
observational studies.
2.Explain and formulate
theories that include
mediating and moderating
variables and combinations
of them.
3.Identify threats to internal
and external validity.
4.Construct and interpret
experimental and quasi-
experimental research
designs
5.Assess the reliability and
the validity of the
measurements.
6.Assess sampling methods
and sampling biases.
7. Assess the limitations of
NHST.
8. Discuss ethical principles in
research.
Attendance requirements(%):
90
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lectures
Practice sessions
Home assignments
Course/Module Content:
1. Controlled experiments.
2. Observational Studies.
3. Mediation and Moderation
4. Threats to internal validity.
5. Threats to external validity.
6. A closer look at tests of
significance.
7. Experimental Design.
8. Quasi- Experimental
Research.
9. Validity and reliability of
measurement.
10. Basic principles in
sampling.
11. The ethics of educational
and social research.
Required Reading:
None
Additional Reading Material:
Wiersma, W. (1986). Research methods in education: An introduction (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 70 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 0 %
Assignments 30 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
Additional information:
The teaching assistant is
Ms.
Her email address:
The concluding test will be an on-campus test or an online test depending on the situation.
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