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851-0255-00L 2 Credits DR D-GESS
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Introduction to Methods in Learning Sciences II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Manu Kapur, Dr. Tanmay Sinha
Course registration targeted primarily at students enrolled in the ETH-EPFL joint doctoral program in the Learning Sciences. Language of performance assessment will be English.
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Abstract

The course aims at equipping students with a suite of advanced quantitative and qualitative tools to support their existing research and develop new lines of inquiry in the Learning Sciences. By providing opportunities to analyze empirical educational data, the course will allow students to develop an appreciation for the breadth of methods that can be employed to improve the process of learning

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, performing data analysis, finding patterns in data and linking them to educational theory)

Content

The course has the following components: a) design based research and mixed methods research, b) qualitative methods, and c) systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
seminar Introduction to Methods in Learning Sciences II
Irregular course. Please note the course dates and location: ETH-Rat, Hirschengraben 3, Bern
  • Wed 10:00-12:00 (Ex te rn)
14 h semesterly

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