Methodological Perspectives on Educational Research

Graduate

An examination of the import of methodological paradigms in educational research (building on the foundations of educational inquiry). Students investigate: (a) ontological assumptions; (b) epistemological views; (c) the role of logic, sound evidence and justified beliefs; (d) axiology (values and biases); and (e) rhetorical (research reporting structures) components of educational inquiry. Corequisite(s): GEDU 8023 is a corequisite of GEDU 8013 is a prerequisite for the remaining courses in the program.