MACREL-VIT Research Methods and Philosophy of Science

Contents and structure

In the work with the subject candidates will gain insight into scientific theory and methodological issues relating to R&D activities linked to schools and arts and culture and society in general. The subject will provide the candidates with a basis for reading and interpreting academic and research literature, particularly for the purpose of critically evaluating whether the knowledge is valid, reliable and usable. 

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

• Has knowledge of key scientific theory directions
• Has knowledge of key research methods within didactic and artistic research
• Has insight into what scientific knowledge is and how this is developed
• Has practical and theoretical knowledge of the phases of an R&D project
• Has knowledge of research ethics

Skills

• Be able to select relevant theory and develop a research design
• Be able to formulate research questions and relate these to relevant methods
• Be able to use relevant technological tools for collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data

  General competence

• Be able to evaluate the quality of existing research literature
• Be able to plan, implement and evaluate a limited R&D project

Entry requirements

Passed courses in Creative subjects and learning processes 1 and 2 (MaCrel-L01 and MaCrel-L02) before exam can be submitted in the course in scientific theory and research methods (MaCrel-VIT).

Teaching methods

The master programme is organized through seminars and eLearning activities.The programme includes lectures, supervision, internet-based discussions, internet-based resources and work with portfolio elements.

Compulsory learning activities

Participation in two mandatory meetings. Specified in more detail in the semester plan

Assessment

Portfolio

Graded passed/not passed

Examination support material

All written and printed aids

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