Action research
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KF08BST0510 |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Hemminki, Arja |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| SOSALA-2013 |
3 autumn |
2.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| SOSALA-2014 |
3 autumn |
2.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to look at practical development undertakings from the perspective of action research. They will recognize situations for which action research might be applicable. They will recognize various developer roles and learn to function in these roles. Students will have an overview of the action research process and they will know how to define and formulate a viable development project. They will learn some methods for action research and learn to use, analyze and report on the results of action research carried out by others. They will be capable of applying the action research method or action research perspective in their thesis.
Student's Workload
52 hours
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Formulating a research question
– Developer and researcher roles
- The process of action research
- Methods in action research and data that can be collected by using them
- Ways to analyze data in action research
- Conclusions, evaluation and report
Recommended or Required Reading
- Toiminnasta tietoon: toimintatutkimuksen menetelmät ja lähestymistavat. Kansanvalistusseura.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, independent study, group work, exam.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 1-2:
Students demonstrate that they understand the principles of action research.
Grade 3-4:
In addition to previous requirements, students recognize similarities and differences between action research and other types of research. They are able to plan and implement a small scale action research project.
Grade 5:
In addition to the requirements above, students are able to critically evaluate various action research approaches and the research process.
Assessment Methods
Active participation, exam. Assessment scale 1-5.
Further Information
Alternatively, this course can be undertaken independently as a Web-based course.
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