SYLLABUS IN FND 501 (METHODS OF RESEARCH)

Professor: Dr. Vicente C. Handa

E-mail: vcqhanda@gmail.com or vhanda@wvsu.edu.ph
Cell no.: 09177261664
Office Hours: Friday 7:00 A.M.- 12:00 Noon or by appointment

Major References:
Fraenkel, J.,Wallen, N.,& Hyun, H. (2012, 8th edition). How to design and evaluate research in
education. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Ary, D., Jacobs, L.C., Sorensen, C., & Razavieh, A. (2010).Introduction to Research in
Education. California: Wadsworth
Other readings will be provided as we progress though the course.

Course Outline

A: Basics of Research

1. The Nature of Research (Chapter 1, pp2-24, Fraenkel, et al.) Week 1

(Chapter 1& 2, pp. 1-42, Ary, et al.)
2. The Research Problem (Chapter 2, pp.26-36,Fraenkel, et al.) Week 2
(Chapter 3, pp. 43-60, Ary, et al.)
3. Locating and Reviewing the Literature (Chap. 3, pp.37-59, Fraenkel, et al.) Week 3
(Chapter 4, pp. 61-80. Ary, et al.)
4. Ethics and Research (Chapter 4, pp.60-74,Fraenkel, et al.) Week 4
5. Variables and Hypothesis (Chapter 5, pp 75-89,Fraenkel, et al.) Week 5
6. Sampling (Chapter 6, pp. 90-109,Fraenkel, et al.) Week 6
(Chapter 5, pp. 81-99, Ary et al.)
7. Internal Validity (Chapter 9, pp. 165-184,Fraenkel,et al.) Week 7

B. Quantitative Research Methodologies

1. Experimental Research (Chapter 13, pp.264-300, Fraenkel,et al) Week 8
(Chapter 10, pp.265-300 & Chapter 11, pp.301-330, Ary, et al.)
2. Single-Subject Research (Chapter 14, pp. 301-329, Fraenkel, et al.) Week 9
3. Correlational Research (Chapter 15, pp. 330-364, Fraenkel, et al.) Week 10
(Chapter 13, pp.349-370, Ary, et al.)
4. Causal-Comparative/Ex-Post Facto Research (Chap. 16, pp.365-39, Franekel) Week 11
(Chapter 12, pp. 331-348, Ary, at al.)
5. Survey (Chapter 17, pp. 392-422,Fraenkel, et al.) Week 12
(Chapter 14, pp. 371-418, Ary et al.))

C . Alternative/Qualitative Research Methodologies

1. Introduction to Qualitative Research Week 13
(Chapter 16, pp. 450-478, Ary, et al.)
2. Ethnographic Research (Chapter 21. pp.506-533) Week 14
3. Mixed Methodologies (Chapter 23, pp.556-596) Week 15
4. Action Research (Chapter, pp. 588-614) Week16

D. Writing Research Proposals and Reports (Chapter, 25, pp. 616 - 642, Fraenkel) Week 17

A. Part II: Hands-on Exposure to the Research Practice: “Disaster Memories Project”
B. Orientation on Consent Form, Data Collection Strategies
C. Data Analysis
D. Data Representation
E. Write-up
Assessment Plan

CRITERION Percent Share

Midterm and Final Exam 25%
Synthesis and Reaction Paper 25%
Disaster Memory Project 20%
Chapter/Research Exercises 15%
Research Proposal 15%
Total 100%

Chapter/ Research Exercises

You will need a clear file to document your answers to the Chapter Exercises of
Fraenkel, et al. book (at 10 points each):
Research Exercise 1. What kind of research? (p. 24)
Research Exercise 2. The Research Question (p. 36)
Research Exercise 3. Review of the Literature (p.59)
Research Exercise 4. Ethics and Research (p.74)
Research Exercise 5. Variables, Hypothesis,and Propositions (p. 89)
Research Exercise 6. Sampling Plan (p.109)
Research Exercise 7. Internal Validity (183)
Research Exercise 8. Research Methodology (p.300)
Clear file compilation (20 points)
Total points: 100

Research Project (Disaster Memory)

Interview Protocol (10 points)
CD of Audio Recorded Interview (10 points)
Interview Transcript (40 points)
Narrative Analysis (40 points)
Total points: 100

Synthesis and Reaction Paper

A. Basics of Research, Units 1-7 7 @10 points=70
B. Quantitative Research Methodologies, Units 1-5 5 @ 10 points= 50

RUBRIC FOR THE SYNTHESIS AND REACTION PAPER

Prepared by: Dr. Vicente C. Handa

Criterion Possible Score Your Score

1. Summary 4 points
The student presents key/major ideas of the (2 pts.)
assigned paper(s).

Key ideas are connected in a concise but

understandable manner. (2 pts.)

2. Reaction 6 points
The student can identify major issues/tensions in
the paper affecting himself/herself and/or (2 pts.)
institutions/society at large.

The student can connect the implications of

his/her readings to actual practice. (2 pts.)
The student can write at least 2 thought-
provoking questions that might lead to a large- (2 pts.)
scale discussion in the class.
(2 points less for every late submission)

Total 10 points

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