EDME401-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Understanding and Using Research in Education

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

This course is an introduction to frameworks for thinking about, reading about, and carrying out research. Students will develop skills in the critical analysis of a wide range of research literature through developing knowledge of ethics, different methodologies, and different types of data. Students are introduced to research practice from both 'Western' and Indigenous knowledge standpoints. The aims of the course are to bring the student to the point where they have the knowledge to interpret most quantitative and qualitative research papers in their field, as well as the background to undertake supervised research.

Learning Outcomes

  • On the successful completion of this course participants will be able to:
  • Critically interrogate research literature with a specific focus on rigour, interpreting findings and assessing conclusions
  • Understand, and discuss, the ethical and cultural expectations for undertaking educational research across different knowledge standpoints
  • Examine how the ontological and theoretical position of the researcher influences the research questions and study methodology
  • Discuss data collection and data analysis methods and how they are used to address research questions
  • Develop a thesis proposal, including research problem and questions, literature review and methodology

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School

Restrictions

EDEM693; EDEM694; EDEM697; EDEM698; EHRE601; EDME601

Equivalent Courses

EDME601

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 11:00 - 13:00 Rehua 530
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Course Coordinator

Lynne Parmenter

Additional Course Outline Information

Important Course Information

Important Course Information
Students are required to actively engage with all course content and activities including Zoom workshops, lecture recordings, readings, online modules, and any other requirements specified by the course coordinator, in order to meet the learning outcomes of the course.

Students are expected to notify lecturers in writing (e.g. email message) prior to their absence, with an explanation. For extended absences (3 or more days), students should apply to the course coordinator. Extended absences must be accompanied by supporting evidence, e.g. medical certificate. Alternative tasks that demonstrate engagement with course content missed due to absences must be completed if provided.

Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI Tools Are Permitted for Certain Parts of Assessments in This Course

In this course, you are permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) for specific  purposes described for each assessment. No other use of generative AI is permitted. To assist with maintaining academic integrity, you must appropriately acknowledge any use of generative AI in your work. Please include an AI declaration with your work, clearly indicating which AI tools were used and how they contributed to your assessment.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $2,299.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Leadership and Professional Practice .

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