Philosophical methods in educational research

Title:
Philosophical methods in educational research
Goals & purposes:
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
(1) describe the typical features of philosophy;
(2) describe the differences between empirical and philosophical research, particularly in thesisstructure
(3) have an appreciation of philosophical research topics and how they might be researched
Summary:
This online unit is about philosophical methods in educational research. Students will be able to: (1) describe the typical features of philosophy; (2) describe the differences between empirical and philosophical research, particularly in thesis structure; and (3) have an appreciation of philosophical research topics and how they might be researched.
Date released:
January 2023
Main creator:
Formats:
  • Video
Target population:
  • University students (undergraduate)
Related EdUHK courses:
  • TLS4072/ ECE4254/ EDA4117/ PFS4052/ PSY4076/ SED4089 - Honours Project I: Research Methods and Proposal
  • TLS4073/ ECE4255/ EDA4118/ PSY4078/ SED4091 - Capstone Project I: Research Methods and Proposal
Mode of learning:
  • Self-paced
  • Structured lessons
Learning platform:
  • Online
  • Face-to-face
  • Hybrid
Language:
  • English
Related projects:
  • FEHD Strategic Area (Learning and Teaching): Developing Teachers, Developing Futures [Funding from FEHD]
Permanent URL:
https://www.lib.eduhk.hk/blue/resources/251