It aims to introduce the concept of educational research, to provide the student with the necessary knowledge of the concept of science, its objectives, the characteristics of the scientific method and its definition, the difference between the scientific and non-scientific method in obtaining knowledge, the steps of scientific research in defining the problem and setting hypotheses, as well as defining the types of educational research and survey studies, relational, developmental, Comparative causality, definition of variables in educational research and methods of controlling it, psychometric characteristics, as well as introducing the student to different methods of collecting information such as (observation, questionnaire, interview and standardized tests), and statistical methods for data analysis, how to conduct and apply the research plan, also providing the student with the skill of writing educational research.
Intended learning outcomes
- Defines the basic concepts in the concept of Educational Research and its types .- Able to accurately visualize the fundamental concepts of pedagogical research: types of concepts, variants, hypotheses..- Knows the strategies for developing critical scientific thinking skills and problem solving strategy .- Enumerates the elements of the educational research plan .- Compares the types of Educational Research Methods and how to employ them .- Displays the research topic and its steps to reach the results and recommendations .- Explains the function of punctuation marks and how to use them in Educational Research..
Teaching and learning methods
In teaching this course, several teaching methods and strategies are followed, including active learning, interactive lecture, discussion and dialogue in groups, brainstorming strategy, collaborative learning, self-learning, assignments and practical applications
Methods of assessments
- First midterm exam with a percentage of 10%- Percentage participles, problem solution 10 (cozies)- Second midterm exam with a percentage of 20%- Final exam 60%- Approved passing score of 50%engages with colleagues and members of the professional community in discussions about the problems and career directions of each of them
- References :Raja Mahmoud Abu Alam (2007), research methods in psychological and Educational Sciences, Cairo: University Publishing House- Samir Yunus Saleh and others, educational research methods between theory and practice, Falih library, Kuwait, 2007- Abdullah Sulaiman Ibrahim, Zain Ibn Hassan radadi: research methods in the humanities, Al-roshd library, Riyadh, 2
