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Educational Research Methods

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This Educational Research Methods page on GoConqr gathers community-made mind maps, flashcards, notes, flowcharts and quizzes, from action research and classroom observation to data collection and research questions. It's built for university students working through research methods and teachers after ready-made material for studying their own classrooms. There are over 200 resources here, including more than 200 mind maps made by over 200 contributors. Open a mind map on action research, then check what you remember with a quiz or a flashcard deck.

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Topics in Educational Research Methods

Research Approaches and Foundations5Research Problems and Questions6Action Research60Participatory Action Research11Action Research Cycle and Models6Data Collection Methods7Classroom Observation20Educational Evaluation6

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About Educational Research Methods

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What this page covers

This page collects study material on how research is done in education. Most of it is mind maps. Many look at action research, with titles such as Introduction to Action Research and Action research in education. Others focus on classroom observation, data collection and choosing a research question.

You will also find real study plans. One mind map sets out a qualitative case study on intercultural awareness in an English class. Another comparative question asks whether 5th grade students learn more from inquiry based signs or informational signs.

Where to start

Begin with the basics, then move to examples.

  1. Open Introduction to Action Research or Action research in education to learn the core idea: inquiry carried out by the people in the learning setting.
  2. Read the note Action Research - created from Mind Map for types, advantages and data collection techniques in sentence form.
  3. Look at Data collection and RESEARCH QUESTION to see how a study gets its shape.
  4. Finish with a worked example, such as the mind map on intercultural awareness in an English class.

Using maps, flashcards and quizzes together

Read a mind map first to see the whole structure of a method. Then test the terms. The flashcard deck Research and Program Evaluation asks about stakeholders and the roles involved in evaluating research. The deck Theoretical foundations for the practice of Action Research suits the same purpose. The page has a small set of quizzes, including Educational Psych and Measurement Exam 1, so use them to spot what you could not explain from memory, then go back to the maps.

Compare similar maps too. Several share a topic but differ in detail, and seeing two takes on the same method often makes it clearer. The experimental design map on randomization and controlled groups is a good contrast to the action research material.

Where it fits

This unit sits in the strand Teacher Development and Educational Research, within Education and pedagogy. It suits university students writing proposals or reviewing methods, and teachers who want examples of classroom inquiry.

Pick one map that matches your project, study it, and then try making your own version.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with a general map such as Introduction to Action Research or Action research in education. They explain the core idea before you meet specific designs. Then read the note created from the Action Research mind map, which turns the main points into plain sentences you can follow step by step.

What do the mind maps cover?

Most cover action research, classroom observation and data collection. Others show full research plans, with problem statements, objectives, hypotheses and conclusions, or a research design for a qualitative case study. One looks at experimental design, with randomization and controlled groups. Together they show both the methods and how they are applied.

Are there quizzes and flashcards?

Yes, though only a small set of each. The quizzes include Educational Psych and Measurement Exam 1. The flashcard decks include Research and Program Evaluation and a deck on the theoretical foundations of action research. Mind maps are the bulk of the page, so use the quizzes and decks as checks after reading.

Are these resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource on this page is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself, so styles and depth vary. Over 200 contributors have added material, which gives you many different views of the same methods.

Who is this page for?

It is aimed at university students learning research methods and at teachers looking for ready-made material on classroom research. Students can use the maps to understand designs and prepare proposals. Teachers can browse examples of observation, reflection and action research carried out in real school settings.

What if I can't find the topic I need?

Try nearby titles first. Data collection, observation and research question maps often cover related ground, and several action research maps differ in focus. If nothing fits, a free account lets you build your own mind map, flashcards or notes on the missing topic.

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