Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Pablo Borbon Campus
Rizal Avenue, Batangas City

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Graduate Studies Department

COURSE SYLLABUS WITH SPECIFICATION

UNIVERSITY VISION
A premier university that develops leaders in the global knowledge economy.

UNIVERSITY MISSION
A university committed to producing leaders by providing a 21 st century learning
environment through innovations in education, multidisciplinary research, and
community and industry partnerships in order to nurture the spirit of nationhood, propel
the national economy, and engage the world for sustainable development.

COURSE CODE : EDUC 501

COURSE TITLE : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
CREDIT UNIT : 3 units
PRE-REQUISITE : None
ACADEMIC YEAR : 2020-2021
REFERENCE CMO : CMO No. 53 s. 2007

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Master of Arts in Education major in Educational Management
(MAED-EM) program aims to produce educators who:

1. demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a complex and coherent body of

knowledge and skills in any area of study in education which may be applied in
many types of school or educational environment;

2. conceptualize, spearhead and lead the implementation of socio-civic in the

community;

3. generate new knowledge through research and other professional and scholarly
studies; and

4. demonstrate proficiency in organizational communication for smooth and

effective human relations.

PHILOSOPHY

This course is intended to equip the students with the necessary knowledge and
understanding of the basic concepts and principles of research. It also provides the
necessary skills in the use of various procedures and techniques in conducting, writing
and experiencing a research proposal defense.

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AUDIENCE
The course is intended for enrolled graduate students taking Master of Arts in Education
major in Educational Management.

STUDENT OUTCOMES
Graduates of the MAED-EM program are expected to: (check)
a. utilize higher order skills and various methods of research in the
analysis, critical assessment, and application and communication of 
knowledge in livelihood and technology education to everyday
instruction and in the provision of meaningful learning experiences;
b. show advanced proficiency and dedication in the delivery of
instruction, using a complex and coherent body of knowledge and
skills in mathematics education;
c. demonstrate creativity and flexibility in applying knowledge and
skills to new situations, and solve complex problems in the field 
through rigorous thinking and independent work;
d. apply existing knowledge and utilize proper contexts in addressing
various issues that concern the teaching and learning of the various 
components of mathematics education;
e. manifest a comprehensive understanding of the methods of inquiry
in their own research or advanced scholarship, and use these 
methods to create and interpret knowledge in the field; and
f. continue to advance knowledge and skills in the field using the 
established sources of advanced information.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
1. Utilize and manage researches using research management tools;

2. Discuss how to cite sources, using the American Psychological Association (APA)
and prepare a paper using BatStateU- CTE format;

3. Demonstrate basic techniques of qualitative data gathering using focus groups and
key informant interviews and quantitative data gathering procedures

4. Interpret, organize, describe data, and display it effectively using APA;

5. Design a qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, policy analysis or evaluation

project to address a pedagogical issue.

RELATIONSHIP TO STUDENT OUTCOMES

Mapping of Intended Learning Outcomes vs Student Outcomes
Applicable Student Outcomes
Intended Learning Outcomes
A B C D E F
ILO 1    
ILO 2    
ILO 3      
ILO 4    
ILO 5  

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Topics ILO 1 ILO 2 ILO 3 ILO 4 ILO 5
Introduction to the Course
 Identify the design of the course,
requirements and grading system 
 Define key concepts and discuss major
notions surrounding the course
Perspectives in Research Writing
 Discuss the Foundations of Research,
Meaning, Objectives, Motivation, Utility    
 Recognize the paradigms in searching for
answers and truths
Problem Identification & Formulation
 Recognize existing problems in the field
of teaching the discipline    
 Write a good research question,
hypothesis and aims
Research Design: Concept and
Importance in Research
 Discuss the features of a good research
qualitative and quantitative design 
   
 Differentiate exploratory, experimental
and descriptive research design and
choose appropriate design according to
problem
The Concept of measurement in research  
 Discuss the nature of measurement
according to perspectives and the
problems in measurement
  
 Recognize the value of validity and
reliability of tests
 Identify levels of measurement: Nominal,
ordinal; Interval and ratio
Data Analysis and Data Preparation
 Differentiate univariate and bivariate
analysis
 Recognize sampling method and
   
techniques
 Prepare questionnaires and//or interview
questions for data gathering
Interpretation of Data and Paper Writing
 Recognize APA formatting and interpret
data using APA

 Create tables and graphs using APA
 Prepare a research proposal using
BatStateU-CTE format

TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

Teaching and Learning Strategies
This course will be taught through a combination synchronous and asynchronous
learning. For synchronous learning, lecture, discussion, reporting, video presentation and
other related strategies will be used through google meet. For asynchronous learning, a
self-learning modules will uploaded in the google classroom.

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Assessment Strategies
Students will be assessed using any or combination of the rubrics, online test, oral and
paper presentation, and portfolio.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Quizzes and Major Examinations
There will be final major examinations. The exam will be administered on the dates set
by the department unless otherwise specified. The scope of the exam will include but not
limited to those topics given in the class schedule for the specified period. It may include
some related topics given before. Exams will commence and end on the scheduled time.
Latecomers will not be given any consideration unless with valid reason.

Make-up test will be given for authorized university activities only if student presents
suitable documentation (evidence) explaining the absence of the instructor. The
instructor/university reserves the right to disapprove any explanation for absences
presented without prior notice and not provide the opportunity for a make-up test.
Students knowing that they will be absent from an announced test because of personal or
business reasons are required to inform the instructor before the absence. A make-up
test may be given early in some class.

Class Participation
Maximum participation among the enrolled students in this course is highly encouraged
and expected. Students’ level of participation in the class activities particularly in
discussion is considered in giving grades by the instructor.

Consultation
Students are encouraged to consult their instructor in the set schedule regarding their
academic affairs and experiences while in the college.

COURSE POLICIES

Grading System

Major Examination 60%

Class Standing 40%

Major examinations comprise the assigned written action research periodic and
final manuscript which are to be submitted on schedule. Class standing comprise of any
two of the following oral report presentation with PPTX, adequate consultations, class
attendance, and class participation.
The work of students shall be graded at the end of each term in accordance with
the following system:
Numerical Grade Percentage Equivalent Description
1.00 98-100 Excellent
1.25 94-97 Very Good
1.50 90-93 Good
1.75 88-89 Meritorious
2.00 85-87 Passing
INC 83-84 *Incomplete

*A grade of “Incomplete” must be complied with by the student within one (1) semester
or one hundred fifty (150) days. A student who fails to complete the
deficiency/deficiencies at the end of the succeeding semester shall automatically obtain a
grade of 5.0 in the course.

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Attendance Policy
Prompt and regular online attendance of students is required. Total unexcused absences
shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the maximum number of hours required per course
per semester (or per summer term). A semester has 18 weeks. For example, a semestral
subject with:
 3 units (3 hrs lec), 10% x 3 x 18 = 5.4 hrs or 6 hrs.

Please refer to the provisions in the Norms of Conduct for the full text of guidelines for
the attendance.

Missed Exams (Optional)

Students who missed an examination/ report without valid reasons will automatically
receive a score of zero for that particular examination. Only students with valid reasons
will be allowed to make up the missed examination. Refer to Norms of Conduct for
Students (Section 3.10) regarding excused absences.

Academic Dishonesty
This includes plagiarism, the changing or falsifying of any academic documents or
materials, cheating, and the giving or receiving of unauthorized aid in tests, examinations,
or other assigned schoolwork. Such acts are considered major offenses and will be dealt
with according to the University’s Student Norms of Conduct. Punishment for academic
misconduct will vary with the seriousness of the offense. Punishment for such offenses
includes expulsion, suspension, non-credit of examination among others.

Academic Dishonesty
This includes plagiarism, the changing or falsifying of any academic documents or
materials, cheating, and the giving or receiving of unauthorized aid in tests, examinations,
or other assigned schoolwork. Such acts are considered major offenses and will be dealt
with according to the University’s Student Norms of Conduct. Punishment for academic
misconduct will vary with the seriousness of the offense. Punishment for such offenses
includes expulsion, suspension, non-credit of examination among others.

Dropping
Dropping must be made official by accomplishing a dropping form and submitting it at
the Registrar’s Office before the midterm examination. Students who officially drop out
of class shall be marked “Dropped” whether he took the preliminary examination or not
and irrespective of their preliminary grades.

A student who unofficially drops out of class shall be given a mark of “5.0” by the
instructor.

ACADEMIC INFRASTRUCTURE
References:

R1 : Kumar, R. (2019). Research Methodology: A Step-By-Step Guide For

Beginners. Sage Publications Limited.

R2 : Ledford, J. R., & Gast, D. L. (2018). Single-case Research Methodology:

Applications in Special Education and Behavioral Sciences. Routledge.

R3 : Humphries, B. (2017). Re-Thinking Social Research: Anti-Discriminatory

Approaches in Research Methodology. Routledge.

R4 : McKenney, S., & Reeves, T. C. (2018). Conducting Educational Design

Research. Routledge.

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R5 : Jonker, J., & Bartjan, P. (2010). The Essence of Research Methodology: A
concise Guide for Master and PhD Students in Management Science.
Springer.

R6: : Walliman, N. (2018). Research methods. Routledge.

TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE/CALENDAR

Teaching and Assess

Assessment
Week Topics Learning ment References
Tasks
Activities Tools

R1:R2:
Introduction to the Synchronous R3;R4
course learning R5; R6
Oral Rubric
1-2 (Lecture
Participation s
Discussion)

Perspectives in Research Synchronous

Writing learning (Report
 Research Paradigms Group work Oral
Rubric R1and
3-4  Qualitative and Lecture Participation
s ;R4
Quantitative approaches Discussion) Essay
Asynchronous
(Module)
Problem Identification
& Formulation
 Research Gaps Synchronous
R1:R2:
 Preparing literature learning Article review/ Rubric
R3;R4
5-6 review before (Lecture Critiquing of s
R5; R6
crafting objectives Discussion) tests

Research Design: Synchronous

Concept and learning
Importance in Research (Lecture R1:R2:
Rubric
7-8  Research Framework Discussion) Demonstration R3;R4
s
 Conceptual versus Discussion) R5; R6
Theoretical Asynchronous
framework (Module)

The Concept of
measurement in
research Synchronous
learning
 Adopting
(Lecture
questionnaires and
Discussion) Problem Rubric R1:R2:
9-11 survey instruments
Discussion) Analysis s R3;R4
 Preparing semi-
Asynchronous
structured interview
(Module)
questions
 Validity and
reliability testing

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 Teaching and Assess
Assessment
Week Topics Learning ment References
Tasks
Activities Tools
Data Analysis and Data Synchronous
Preparation learning
 Univariate Analysis (Lecture
Discussion) Rubric R1:R2:
12-14  Bivariate Analysis Presentation
Discussion) s R3;R4
Asynchronous
(Module)

Interpretation of Data Synchronous

and Paper Writing learning
 Layout of BatStateU- (Lecture
CTE format Discussion) Problem Rubric R1:R2:
15-16
 APA 7th Edition Discussion) Analysis s R3;R4
Style Asynchronous
(Module)

Paper Presentation and Submission of Requirements

17-18

Prepared by:

Dr. RIZA C. GUSANO

Guest Lecturer
Date Signed: ______________

Reviewed by:

Dr. ERMA D. MAALIHAN

Department Chair
Date Signed: ______________

Approved by:

Dr. ROWENA R. ABREA

Dean, College
Date Signed: ______________

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