ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF TAGUM, INC.

Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines

SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (MAEd)
Research Methodology
1 st Semester of 2018-2019, 1 st/2 nd Term
I. Course Description
This course will provide an opportunity for the graduate students to establish
or advance their understanding of research through critical exploration of research
language, ethics, and approaches. The course introduces the language of research,
ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process within
quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Graduate students will
use these theoretical underpinnings to begin to critically review literature relevant
to their field or specialization and determine how research findings are useful in
forming their understanding of their work, social, local and global environment.

II. References
Creswell, J. W.. Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods
approaches. 4th Ed. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage, 2014.
Type: Text
TRU Library. APA Citation Style - Quick Guide. 6th edition. 2011.
Type: Online Guide

III. Course Outline

No. Topics

Foundations
-Introduction to Research and the Research Process
1
-Research Ethics and Integrity
-Critical Appraisal of Research

Quantitative Research
2
-Introduction to Quantitative Research, Study Designs and Methods

Qualitative Research
3
-Introduction to Qualitative Research, Study Designs and Methods

Mixed Methods Research

4
-Introduction to Mixed Methods Research, Study Designs and Methods

IV. Grading System

Manuscript/Others - 40 %
Individual Report/Discussion - 20 %
Defense - 40%
100%
V. Requirement
Manuscript (Quali/Quanti)
Oral Defense Prepared by:

MR. JOSE MARIE E. OCDENARIA, MAEd

Professor