Teacher(s)
Language
French
Main themes
Fundamental concepts:
- Introduction to the scope and specificities of a scientific approach to psychology and educational sciences.
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods in psychology and educational sciences (descriptive, correlational and experimental level)
- Concepts of variables, reliability, validity, selection of participants, experimental plan and research ethics (these themes will be tackled through examples of situations related to psychology and the sciences of education)
- Measurement tools used in research methods
- How to write a structured synthesis of the method used
These concepts will be illustrated
- Through seminars given by research professionals (researchers with research experience). The seminars will cover themes with different research methods (e.g., qualitative and quantitative methods, implicit measures, sampling strategies and different types of participants).
- Through participation in experiments carried out by research professionals from the faculty.
- Introduction to the scope and specificities of a scientific approach to psychology and educational sciences.
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods in psychology and educational sciences (descriptive, correlational and experimental level)
- Concepts of variables, reliability, validity, selection of participants, experimental plan and research ethics (these themes will be tackled through examples of situations related to psychology and the sciences of education)
- Measurement tools used in research methods
- How to write a structured synthesis of the method used
These concepts will be illustrated
- Through seminars given by research professionals (researchers with research experience). The seminars will cover themes with different research methods (e.g., qualitative and quantitative methods, implicit measures, sampling strategies and different types of participants).
- Through participation in experiments carried out by research professionals from the faculty.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
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In the light of the learning outcomes framework, the course is aimed at getting students to: - E1: master the steps, methodologies and tools used in psychology and educational sciences scientific research - E2: identify the contribution of scientific research in psychology and education sciences, and to critically analyze the research methods used in the existing literature - E3: act as an academic, using rigorous and ethical methods The course aims to bring students to: - A2: analyze and model a situation (individual or group) with reference to methods and tools in the field of psychology and the sciences of education - B1: master knowledge about methods interventions to improve a given situation (individual or group) (more specifically, methodology related to planning, carrying out and evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention) - B2: planning an experiment or intervention to assess or improve a given situation (individual or group) - C1 and C2: present in writing a structured synthesis of research methods (typical of psychology and educational sciences) - D1: listening to others in learning situations and in professional circles - D2 and D3: interact and collaborate with professional researchers in learning situations |
Content
Fundamental concepts:
- Introduction to the scope and specificities of a scientific approach to psychology and educational sciences.
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods in psychology and educational sciences (descriptive, correlational and experimental)
- Concepts of variables, reliability, validity, selection of participants, experimental plan and research ethics (these themes will be tackled through examples of situations related to psychology and education sciences)
- Measurement tools used in research methods
- How to analyze, evaluate, and apply the principles of research methods in the context of real research experiments
- Through seminars given by research professionals (researchers with research experience). The seminars will cover themes with different research methods (e.g., qualitative and quantitative methods, implicit measures, sampling strategies and different types of participants).
- Through participation in experiments carried out by research professionals from the faculty.
Teaching methods
Lectures and Practical Sessions (TP)
The course is organized into the following modules:
The course is organized into the following modules:
- Module 1A (Q1, taught by Prof. Olivier Corneille): “Quality methods in the service of valid knowledge”
- Module 2 (Q1, taught by Dr. Pierre-Yves Wauthier): “Qualitative research methods”
- Module 3 (Q2, practical sessions (TP) taught by one or more teaching assistants): “Practical sessions in qualitative research methods”
- Module 1B (Q2, taught by Prof. Henryk Bukowski): “Quantitative research methods”
- Module 4 (Q1 and Q2, but assessed in Q2, practical sessions (TP) taught by one or more teaching assistants in coordination with the IPSY research institute via Dr. Clément Letesson): “Practical sessions in quantitative research methods”
Evaluation methods
The course is composed of several modules, each of which is subject to evaluation. The different assessments focus on knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods, critical evaluation skills regarding research methods, and the ability to apply this knowledge to new research scenarios. The final grade corresponds to the weighted average of the following evaluations:
The August exam will cover only the failed modules (Module 1 and/or Module 2), provided that the overall weighted grade (including all modules) is below 10/20. Please note: the August evaluation may take the form of an oral exam.
Evaluation of the practical sessions (TP – Modules 3 and 4):
If the overall weighted grade is below 10/20, the student will be reassessed in August on the failed practical modules (grade < 10/20 in Modules 3 and/or 4). This reassessment will take the form of assignments to be submitted, with content and instructions that may differ from those of the assignments completed during Modules 3 and 4.
For all independent written assignments, the use of generative artificial intelligence tools (e.g., ChatGPT) is prohibited.
- A written exam on the qualitative methods covered in Module 2 (25% of the final grade), organized in January. This exam takes the form of a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ);
- A written exam on quantitative methods (Modules 1A and 1B), consisting of short-answer and/or essay-style questions (45% of the final grade), organized in June;
- One or more written assignments completed within the practical sessions (TP) of Module 3 (qualitative methods) (15% of the final grade);
- One or more written assignments completed within the practical sessions (TP) of Module 4 (quantitative methods) (15% of the final grade).
- If the grade obtained in the January exam (Module 2 – qualitative methods) is below 10/20, the student must take an integrated exam in June covering both Module 2 (failed in January) and Modules 1A and 1B.
- If the January exam is passed (≥ 10/20 in Module 2), the June exam will cover only Modules 1A and 1B (without the possibility of retaking Module 2).
The August exam will cover only the failed modules (Module 1 and/or Module 2), provided that the overall weighted grade (including all modules) is below 10/20. Please note: the August evaluation may take the form of an oral exam.
Evaluation of the practical sessions (TP – Modules 3 and 4):
If the overall weighted grade is below 10/20, the student will be reassessed in August on the failed practical modules (grade < 10/20 in Modules 3 and/or 4). This reassessment will take the form of assignments to be submitted, with content and instructions that may differ from those of the assignments completed during Modules 3 and 4.
For all independent written assignments, the use of generative artificial intelligence tools (e.g., ChatGPT) is prohibited.
Other information
The courses listed below provide an important basis for understanding and integrating the subject matter of this course. LPSP1012 Methodology of observation
Online resources
The Moodle platform
Bibliography
Willig, C. (2013). Introducing Qualitative Research in Psychology (3th Ed.).UK: Open University Press.
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Teaching materials
- PPT sur Moodle
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