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851-0252-14L 2 Credits DR D-GESS

Introduction to Methods in Learning Sciences I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Christoph Hölscher, Dr. Leonel Aguilar Melgar, PD Dr. Sandra Andraszewicz
Course registration targeted primarily at students enrolled in the ETH-EPFL joint doctoral program in the Learning Sciences.
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Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:29:13

Abstract

The course aims at providing students with practical knowledge and skill of processing, interpreting and analyzing empirical educational data, including different lenses through which to view the nature of inquiry in the field, research design, and an overview of quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research.

Objective

The course will be centered around exploring methodological perspectives by focusing on conceptual aspects of datasets and experiments in the Learning Sciences. Face-to-face meetings will be held every fortnight, although students will be expected to work individually on weekly tasks (e.g., discussing relevant literature, creating and justifying research designs, performing data anaylsis)

Content

The course has the following components: a) Planning design-based research/research designs, b) Overview of quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods in Learning Sciences, c) Ethics of Learning Sciences research

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Introduction to Methods in Learning Sciences I
Location: BeLEARN, Laupenstrasse 19, 3008 Bern
  • Wed 10:00-12:00 (Ex te rn)
  • 11.10 Date 10:00-16:00 (Ex te rn)
14 h semesterly

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