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KTTC/TDS/ED/FO1
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
DIPLOMA IN TECHNICAL TRAINER EDUCATION
EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
MARCH- MAY 2021
TRAINERS: E. NYAGA, C. OLALA, P. MUTURI, F. MISAWO, D. KATEI,
P. ARUNGA.
Duration of Unit: 27 hours
Unit Description
This unit covers the competencies required to conduct education research. It involves writing
research proposal, collecting and analysing research data and writing research report.
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
(i) Examine the need for research in education and other areas.
(ii) Develop and correctly demonstrate the use of research skills independently.
(iii) Work with and accommodate views of other researchers in a joint project.
(iv) Give a critical appraisal of other people’s research.
Unit Delivery Plan
WEEK CONTENT LEARNER
ACTIVITIES
TIME IN
HOURS
1 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
 Definition of research
 Educational research
 Historical development of research
 Importance of research
 Problems facing research
 Research process/steps in scientific research
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2 TYPES OF RESEARCH
 Criteria for classification of research
 Classification of research by purpose or function of
the study
 Classification of research by type of data
 Classification of research by methods or procedures
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3 THE RESEARCH PROPOSAL
 Meaning and importance of a research proposal.
 Types of proposals.
 Format of an academic research proposal
 Sources of educational problems
 Problem Identification
 Qualities of a good research problem
 Framing of the research title/ Identification of study
title
Assignment
One:
Identify an
educational
study problem
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4 INTRODUCTION: CHAPTER ONE
 Background of the concept/Study
 Statement of the problem
 Purpose of study
 Objectives of the study
 Research questions
 Study Hypotheses
 Delimitation of the study
 Limitations of the study
 Assumptions of the study
 Definition of terms and abbreviations
Assignment
Two:
Formulate a
research title
•Write up of
introduction
•Write up of
problem
statement.
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5 LITERATURE REVIEW: CHAPTER TWO
 Definition of literature Review
 Purpose of review of literature
 Sources of literature
 Style of presentation
o Introduction
o Discussion
o Quotations
o Referencing
o Procedures
o Summary
 Referencing within text
 Organisation of chapter two: Guided by objectives
 Reference List Development/ Bibliography
Assignment
Three:
Carry out review
of literature and
write chapter II
of the proposal.
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6 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY:
CHAPTER THREE
 Introduction of the Study design
 Types of research
 Study variable
Assignment
Four:
Write Chapter
Three of the
Proposal
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 Population of study
 Sample and Sampling techniques
 Qualities of good samples
 Types of data
 Measurement scales
7 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY:
CHAPTER THREE
 Types of data collection instruments
 Development of data collection tools
 Procedure for data collection
 Validity and reliability of instruments
 Administration of instruments
Assignment
Five:
Prepare data
collection tools
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8 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY:
CHAPTER THREE
 Introduction of data analysis plan
 Development of a time plan, schedule and budget.
 Organization of the appendices.
 Ethics in research
Assignment Six:
Prepare
Reference (APA
format)
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9 ASSEMBLING A RESEARCH PROPOSAL
 Tense work at proposal stage
 Font type and size
 Margins and spacing
 Pagination
 Use of language
 Required appendices
 Recommended binding
Assemble
proposal and
Bind it correctly.
Submit the same
for grading
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ASSESSMENT
Assessment will be in form of credits gained from the Continuous Assessment Tests and the
Final Examination.
Distribution of marks:
CAT – Research Proposal - 100 %
End of Module Examination - 100 %
Final Grade - Average of CAT and Examination – 100 %
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The final typed and bound Research Proposal shall be handed in by all students by the last day
of the module without fail. Late submission of Research Proposal will NOT be accepted.
Submission Policies:
It is of utmost importance that students observe the dates and deadlines for handing in
assignments which should be collected by the class representatives. Students should ensure
that they sign as they hand in. Any student who fails to write and hand in any assignment,
will be deemed to have scored zero in that particular assignment. The final examination dates
will be decided upon by the examinations officer and will be communicated to the students.
SuggestedMethods of Delivery:
 Direct instruction
 Project
 Case studies
 Field trips
 Discussions
 Demonstration
 Question and answer
 Problem solving
List of Recommended Resources:
 Computers
 Stationery
 Filing equipment
 Cameras
 LCD projectors
 Video clips
 Software for data analysis
 Resource persons
References
 KTTC Library and other Libraries
 Internet