Research in Adult Education 2300-AE-R
The program content of the module includes an introduction to research methodology, with a focus on research methods used in adult education, designing and conducting research in adult education, analysing different research paradigms in andragogy. The content of the module aims to increase familiarity with advanced research methodologies applied in studies on adult education, and refine skills in analysing scientific literature for creating a theoretical framework for research, developing the ability to formulate clear and persuasive arguments, enhancing rhetoric in academic presentations and research articles, analysing the use of logical reasoning in constructing academic statements, creating original research tools tailored to the specific nature of adult education research, analysing various data collection techniques and their application in research practice, and improving skills in analysing and interpreting research data. Emphasis is placed on choosing appropriate research approaches for the context and area of research in adult education.
The module also focuses on strengthening communication skills for presenting research results in various academic forms: from logically coherent and readable research papers to presentations, abstracts, and research reports, as well as participating in academic or professional discussions. Additionally, the module includes content related to innovative research tools utilizing new technologies in andragogy.
During the module, students actively engage in practical applications of research methods, enhance their critical thinking and analysis skills, and contribute to the development of knowledge in this field.
In summary, participants gain advanced knowledge of research in andragogy, refine skills in effectively communicating research results, and learn to co-create innovative research tools in the field of adult education.
The module covers the following thematic areas: Introduction to research methodology in andragogy: paradigms and research methods (30h W), rhetoric and logical reasoning in academic statements (30h W), designing innovative research tools in andragogy (30h I/other).
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Learning outcomes
The student:
- knows and understands ways of conducting scientific research in educational studies, with particular emphasis on adult education (andragogy)
- is able to independently design and conduct research using innovative research tools, think logically, and utilize the art of argumentation and academic rhetoric
- is ready to deepen and update knowledge and skills in the field of pedagogy (educational studies), especially adult education, for the responsible improvement of one's own educational practice related to adult education. This includes consciously continuing and designing personal development
Cf. K_W08, K_U08, K_K05
Assessment criteria
written exam (it can be a sum of partial written assignments in any form completed for the credit of individual subjects included in the module)
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