what is educational research

1. RESEARCH METHODS IN
EDUCATION
Muhammad Waqas
PhD (Education) Scholar

2. Unit 1
Introduction of Educational Research

3. Outline
We will learn today
about:
 Sources of Knowledge
 Scientific method
 Concept of research in
education
 Types of research
 Need and scope of
research in education

4. Source of Knowledge
Sense Perception
Tradition
Authority
Expert Opinion
Rationality
Scientific Method

5.  The ability to see, hear, or become
aware of something through the
senses.
 The way in which something is
regarded, understood, or interpreted.
Perception

7.  The transmission of customs or
beliefs from generation to generation,
or the fact of being passed on in this
way.

8.  The power or right to give orders,
make decisions, and enforce
obedience.

9. Expert Opinion
 Sometimes in search of knowledge
one can take the testimony of experts
who, because of their intellect,
training, expert experience or
aptitudes, are better informed than
other people.

10. Rationality
 Rationalism is a system by which
knowledge is gained by reason and
not experiencing the world.
 It is also called metaphysics.

11. Scientific Method

12. Research
 The systematic investigation into and study of materials
and sources in order to establish facts and reach new
conclusions.

13.  Educational research refers to the
systematic collection and analysis of data
related to the field
of education. Research may involve a
variety of methods and various aspects
of education including student
learning, teaching methods, teacher training,
and classroom dynamics.
Educational research

14. Why Educational Research
 Improve the practices
 Add the knowledge
 Address the gaps in knowledge
 Expand knowledge
 Replicate knowledge (Test the different
findings)
 To identify truth regarding Enrolment,
retention, dropout, quality of Education.
 To build new knowledge regarding the
methodology & pedagogy.
 To solve a problem related to classroom,
institution, administrative level, policy level.

15. Characteristics of
Educational Research
 Tuckman B.W. (1978) has mentioned
the following characteristics of
research:
 Research is systematic.
 Research is logical.
 Research is empirical.
 Research is reductive.
 Research is replicable and

16. Main Characteristics of Scientific
Research
 It is concerned with problems to be solved.
 Research is objective. Stress is- always on
testing.
 Research is systematic and accurate
investigation.
 Research collects facts.
 It helps to eliminate the self assumed stories.

17. Need of Research
 Rapid Expansion and Democratization of
Education.
 Technological Changes.
 New Demands on Education.
 Interdisciplinary Approach to Education.
 Knowledge Explosion and the Need for
Educational Research.
 Education and Productivity.
 Spirit of Research is Needed Everywhere.
 Research is Needed to Keep out of Fixed
track.

18. Educational research leads to the
following advantages:
• Educational research economies efforts and
increases efficiency.
• It brings confidence in the teacher.
• It also brings dignity to the work of the teacher.
• It leads to the adoption of new methods.
• It keeps up alert.
• It brings a sense of awareness.
• It develops a better understanding of the
teaching learning process.
• It enables us to have a better understanding of
the social life.
• It promotes educational reform.

19. Question/Answer
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