COLEGIO DE DAGUPAN

Institute of Graduate Studies

Arellano St., Dagupan City

MASTER IN EDUCATION
Major in Educational Leadership and Management

COURSE SYLLABUS

SUBJECT: MED 02 - EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH DESIGNS, METHODS

AND PUBLICATION

CREDIT: 3 UNITS

TIME
54 HOURS
ALLOTMENT:

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a three-unit course designed to arm graduate students with skills in

undertaking educational research. Specifically, it is focused on the study of nature and purpose of
educational research, the steps involved and the process in each step, and the impact of a
meaningful research on the quality of life. It is, likewise, meant to prepare students to write a
scholarly thesis or action research.

II. OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Master and apply the steps in writing an action research paper;

2. Employ research skills in a day-to-day pedagogical concerns;
3. Familiarize with the various methods and techniques of educational research.
4. Propose an Action Research Paper title.

III. COURSE CONTENTS:

A. INTRODUCTION
1. Definition of Research
2. Purpose of Research (Aims, Objectives, Goals)
 3. Kinds and Classifications of Research
4. The Scientific Method of Research

B. THE RESEARCH PROBLEM

1. Definition
2. Elements of Research Problem
3. Guidelines in Selection of Research Problem or Topic
4. The Title(Guidelines in Writing the Title)
5. Statement of the Problem
6. Guidelines in Formulating the General Problem and Specific Problem.
7. Hypotheses (Forms of hypotheses and Guidelines in Formulation of
Hypotheses)
8. Purpose, Functions and Importance of Hypotheses

C. RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

1. Importance, Purposes, and Functions of Related Literature and Studies.
2. Characteristics of Related Literature and Studies
3. Sources of Related Literature and Studies
4. Where to Locate the Sources of Related Literature and Studies

D. HISTORICAL RESEARCH
1. Definition of History
2. Meaning of Historical Research
3. Choosing the Problem
4. Collecting of Historical Data
5. Critical Analysis of Historical Data
6. Characteristics of Historical Research
7. Importance of Historical Research
8. When to Use Historical Data

E. DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH
1. Meaning of Descriptive Research
2. Characteristics of Descriptive Research
3. Value, Importance, and Advantages of Descriptive Research
4. Techniques Under the Descriptive Methods of Research

F. EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
1. Definition
2. Concepts on Causation
3. Experimental Designs
4. Experimental Plan

G. COLLECTING DATA
1. Classification of Data According to Source
- Primary and Secondary Data
- Advantages of Primary and Secondary Data
 2. Categories of Data Gathered from Respondents
3. Selecting the Method of Collecting Data
4. The Research Instruments or Tool
- Kinds of Instruments
- Characteristics of Good Research Instrument

H. THE QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Definition
2. Advantages of Questionnaire
3. Disadvantages of Questionnaire
4. Construction of Questionnaire
5. Types of Questions Asked in Survey Questionnaire
- According to Form
- According to Kind of Data Asked for a Question

I. THE INTERVIEW
1. Definition
2. Purposes and Uses of the Interview
3. Advantages and Disadvantages of the Interview
4. Types of Classes of Interviews
5. The Interview Instrument
- The Interview Schedule
- The Interview Guide
6. Steps in Interview (Pointers in Interview)

J. OBSERVATION
1. Definition
2. Purposes of Observation
3. Types of Observation
4. Advantages and Disadvantages of Observation
5. Characteristics of Observation for Research Purposes

IV. METHODOLOGIES:

 Lecture Method
 Reportorial Method
 Individual Research
 Group Research
 Research Proposal

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Active Participation 15%
Oral Reporting 20%
Reaction Paper/Research Work 25%
Examination 25%
 Attendance 15%
TOTAL 100 %

VI. REFERENCES:

Anselmo, RanzKristian,
A Teacher Guide to Action Research

Caldeon, Jose F., Gonzales,

Methods of Research and Thesis Writing

Guevara, Noel L. and Lambinico, Josephine S.,

Research Writing Made Easy

JIMMY A. LAROYA, Ph.D.

Professor