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Introduction to Methods in Learning Sciences I
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:02:02
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
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Introduction to Methods in Learning Sciences I
Please note the course dates and location:
Information session via Zoom: 21.09.22, 16-17
ETH-Rat, Hirschengraben 3, Bern : 28.09., 12.10., 09.11., 23.11., 14.12.22
BeLEARN, Depotstrasse 33a, 3012 Bern: 26.10., 07.12.22
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15 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Doctorate Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )