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Understand the use and purpose of research
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Tutorial Video
Reading Materials
'Different approaches to research’ by Laser Learning
‘Introduction to research and research methods’ from Bradford School of Management
‘How to' Run Qualitative and Quantitative Research: From Definitions Through to Analysis’ from the National Foundation for Educational Research
'Doing your early years research project: A step by step guide’ by Guy Robert-Holmes, published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 4th edition 2018
'Doing your research project: A guide for first-time researchers’ by Judith Bell and Stephen Waters, published by Amacom 7th edition 2018
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Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning
Click to read ‘Critical approaches in qualitative educational research: The relation of some theoretical and methodological approaches to these issues’ by Morwenna Griffiths.
Click to access the ‘Research in Schools: 'How to' Guides’ section of the website for the National Foundation for Educational Research.
The British Educational Research Association (BERA) has published ‘Ethical guidelines for educational research, fourth edition 2018’. Download and read the document.
Click to read ‘Using research to develop inclusive practice in the Early Years' by Sean Creaney.
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