Methods? Data? Sources? Utilizing a Research Schedule to Scaffold Student Learning

Many university students, from a range of disciplines, are required to undertake introductory research method units as part of their undergraduate or post-graduate qualification. These units provide the learner with skill development to read and make use of research as it relates to their discipline...

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Published in:Educational research quarterly 2018-12, Vol.42 (2), p.46
Main Authors: Knipe, Sally, Miles, Rebecca, Bottrell, Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
College Students
Foreign Countries
Literacy
Numeracy
Preservice Teacher Education
Preservice Teachers
Research Methodology
STEM Education
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Summary:Many university students, from a range of disciplines, are required to undertake introductory research method units as part of their undergraduate or post-graduate qualification. These units provide the learner with skill development to read and make use of research as it relates to their discipline. However, research is a complex area making the teaching of research to first time consumers of research, a challenge. This article describes the use of a Journal Article Research Analysis (JARA) Schedule with 150 students studying in a research method subject as part of graduate entry initial teacher education program. The results of the study indicate that the schedule proved to be a great resource in assisting students understand the main domains of research. This is an approach and a resource that academics teaching research method classes could adopt to assist student learning.
ISSN:0196-5042