Action Research Methods

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Classes take a dynamic character, incorporating: 1) combination of magistral lessons, combining systematized knowledge and information presentations with critical analysis, based on texts and practical exercices; 2) data analysis, supported by specific software.Students can opt for continuous assessment or evaluation by final exam. Continuous assessment is achieved by: 1) presentation of group work; and 2) a written test (50%).
Evaluation by exam includes a written test on all course content (100%).

1. To know, master and apply the procedures and methodologies of qualitative/ quantitative research and of action research at several intervention contexts within social pedagogy:
• To identify research problems and design an action research project;
• To select the most appropriate research design;
• To select the universe and the sample;
• To select, use and/ or design appropriate quantitative/ qualitative data collection techniques;
• To analyze quantitative / qualitative data, using specialized software;
• To interpret the collected information and communicate research results to different audiences;
• To solve problems and introduce into daily practice both the results of its own reflexive research practice, and the results of scientific studies and research;
2. To develop a critical awareness of research results conducted either by other researchers, either by his/ her own.

1. Quantitative Research/ Experimental and Qualitative Research: models of knowledge.
1.1. Experimental Investigation, Non Experimental and Quasi-Experimental; Survey; Mixed Methods Research.
1.2. Qualitative research: the Case Study, Action Research and Life Stories.
2. Historical and theoretical nature of Action Research:
2.1. The process of action research: how to structure a research project / intervention / evaluation: steps and procedures.
2.2. Credibility / validity of Action Research.
3. Sampling techniques.
4. The quantitative and qualitative collection data techniques (from choice to design).
5. Treatment and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data based on specific software.

• - Individual and/or Group Work - 50.0%
• - Frequency - 50.0%

• - Exam - 100.0%

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