Methodological Foundations

This subject aims to build the methodological literacy of Doctor of Education candidates to a level that is adequate to the doctoral level of study. It addresses both more general methodological questions and concerns in the field of educational research as well as addressing specific issues connected with the use of particular research methods and the associated forms of data. This subject caters equally for candidates pursuing various quantitative and qualitative methodologies in their doctoral research projects. It provides targeted training in key research methods as well as developing the Doctor of Education candidates’ overall understanding of the use and usefulness of various research methods in the field of educational research.