Introduction to methods for pedagogic research in languages, linguistics and area studies (Stage 2)

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Date: 5 March, 2010
Location: Woburn House Conference Centre, 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ
Event type: Workshop

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This workshop builds on the Stage 1 workshop (for those who have not already undertaken Stage 1, this will be available on 4 March 2010). To ensure the workshop is interactive, places are limited to 16 participants.

Learning outcomes

  • Build on the work already undertaken in Stage 1 on quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Introduce writing up and disseminating your research
  • Enhance understanding of the academic context of pedagogic research

Fees

  • There is a charge of £50 for employees and postgraduate students of publicly funded UK higher educational institutions and other institutions with a subscription to the Higher Education Academy to attend this event.
  • There is a charge of £70 for employees and postgraduate students of private institutions/organisations and non-UK institutions to attend this event.
  • Please note that we reserve the right to retain the fee of £30 if you do not notify us at least two weeks beforehand that you are unable to attend.
  • Full details of our charging policy are available.
  • Lunch will be provided.

Provisional programme for 5 March 2010
Time Session
10.30 - 11.00 Registration and coffee
11.00 - 11.20 Paradigms and ideas in educational research
11.20 - 12.20 Quantitative analysis (e.g. questionnaires)
12.20 - 13.00 Writing up and communicating your research
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 Qualitative analysis (e.g. interviews, focus groups)
15.00 - 15.30 Engaging with others’ research
15.30 - 16.00 Discussion
16.00 Close