Researching learning and teaching

The last decade has seen a rapid expansion in the amount of research being conducted into teaching and learning in an HE context. Research into learning and teaching can be carried out for a variety of purposes, such as to inform teaching and curriculum development and for professional advancement through publication.

There are a considerable number of journals and other outlets in which research can be written up for publication and the level at which you wish to use your findings will inform the depth of design of your research. This page will point to some resources in the area of research into learning and teaching.

Key texts

• Beginners guides to research methods
• More detailed resources on research methods.

How to...

• Design your research project
• Information about a range of training opportunities and funding
• Online ‘Research how to guides’ by Emerald. These cover a wide range of topics from how to conduct a focus group to writing grant applications, managing the research process and presenting the research.

Toolkits

• NTU has its own survey tool (Autoform) designed by Andy Sutton and Kristan Hopkins-Burke that is free to use.
• Survey Monkey (accessed 11 May 2009). You can carry out a small survey for free using Survey Monkey but for larger surveys a subscription is required.

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Writing for Publication Consultancy: CASQ offers a consultancy service for colleagues (NTU only) who would like some 1:1 advice on writing pedagogic research up for dissemination at conferences and in journals.