Paradigms in Educational and Psychological Research

Syllabus

Quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed methodologies

Annotation

The course will focus on two main approaches to psychological research, will explore mixed methodologies and leading students to a critical assessment of prevailing, "paradigmatic" methodological approaches to the sub-areas of educational and psychological research. On the basis of the current educational and psychological reasearch literature, the students will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of dominant methodological approaches.