Research Methods for Educational Evaluation

2024/2025

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The aim of this course is to support the participants in developing skills in using research methods and instruments in engineering education, emphasizing educational evaluation for quality development.

After completion of this course you should have achieved knowledge and skills enabling you to:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • Identify clear research objective(s) and formulate clear research questions in relation to objective(s)

Skills

  • Discuss and compare quantitative and qualitative research methods and evaluate their relevance in relation to different types of research questions.
  • Formulate a strategy for quality development within own institution

Type of instruction

The teaching format is based on self-study, on-line lecturing, sharing of knowledge and experiences facilitating synchronous and asynchronous discussions, on-line workshops, seminars etc.

Exam

Exams

Name of examResearch Methods for Educational Evaluation
Type of exam
Written or oral exam
ECTS5
AssessmentPassed/Not Passed
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleForskningsmetoder for uddannelsesevaluering
Module codeTBIPBLK17303
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterAutumn
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Education ownerMaster of Problem Based Learning in Engineering and Science
Study BoardStudy Board of Techno-Anthropology and Sustainable Design
DepartmentDepartment of Sustainability and Planning
FacultyThe Technical Faculty of IT and Design