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In this chapter we discuss what is meant by research, particularly in education. We examine the idea of ‘practitioner research’ and what it might mean for teachers, lecturers and other education professionals.
The Vital Role of Research in Improving Education WHAT IS RESEARCH? The American Educational Research Association (AERA) defines education research in part as “the scientific field of study that examines education and learning processes and the human attributes, interactions, organizations, and institutions that shape educational outcomes.”
educational research. involves the application of the scientific method to educational topics, phenomena, or questions. The generic steps in the process of conducting educational research are as follows: 1. Specify the topic where a concern exists. 2. Clarify the specific problem to focus the research. 3.
While ‘educational research’ therefore combines the definitions for education and research, one of the best definitions is provided by Opie (2004: 3), who defines educational research as ‘the collection and analysis of information on the world of education so as to understand and explain it better’.
Educational research: some basic concepts and terminology: Module 1. book.
definition of educational research and its importance in the context of prac- tising teachers, as it is these points we will be focusing on throughout this book.
Abstract: Educational research should aim at improving educational practice by analysing the world of Education to understand it and make it better. It should be a critical, reflective and professionally oriented activity.
