Research in specific contexts
Educational research takes place in diverse contexts that influence:
- how the research is framed and conducted
- which questions are foregrounded as important.
The following resources reflect this diversity and indicate additional research methods resources in that area.
Introducing observational approaches in research with children and young people [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]
This material explains the use of small-scale observational research.
Evaluating school classroom discussion
This resource adopts a sociocultural perspective on spoken language in classroom and looks at researching classroom activities and interactions from this standpoint.
Researching student learning
This book – Researching Student Learning: Approaches to Studying in Campus-based and Distance Education by John T.E. Richardson, first published in 2000 – is an important resource for all those concerned with learning and teaching in universities.
Oral history research method
In this interview Sue Johnson introduces the area and its methods.
Researching educational leadership and management
This material explores the influence that researching and analysing real situations might have in leading to subsequent change and improvement.
Anthropology and YouTube
In this video presentation, Michael Wesch explains the context of, and methods for, his ‘global’ research.
An introduction to technology and innovation policy research
Issues that arise in interdisciplinary research are discussed here. A selection of research tools that are appropriate for researching technology policy and innovation are introduced.
Methods and approaches