University of San Jose-Recoletos
Graduate School of Education
Practical Research 1: Research in Daily Life 01
Course Code and Title
Course Description
This course develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills through qualitative
research.
Course learning outcomes
Within and upon the. Completion of this course, the students are expected to:
A. Knowledge:
demonstrate understanding of the importance, characteristics, processes and ethics of research in
daily life, as well as looking into the differences between qualitative and quantitative research,
identifying the inquiry and stating the problem, reviewing the literature, understanding the ways to
systematically collect data, finding answers through data collection, analyzing the meaning of the
data, and drawing conclusions.
B.
Skills
write and present a clear research design proposal that includes a clear research problem
statement, review of related literature, research design, sample and data collection and analysis
procedures.
C.
Attitudes and Values
collaborate with others effectively to create a written research design proposal report that will help
them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills and will help them contribute towards the
attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Course Structure and Content
Duration
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:
Share research experiences and knowledge, explain the
importance of research in daily life, describe the
characteristics, processes, and ethics of research, and
differentiate quantitative from qualitative research.
3rd
Quarter
Skills:
Provide examples of research in areas of interest (arts,
humanities, sports, science, business, agriculture and
fisheries, information
and communication technology, and social inquiry.)
Attitude:
Exhibit the attitude of being hard working, diligent,
focused and devoted to his/her specific field of interest.
Topic
Topic 1: Nature of Inquiry
and Research
* Orientation of the Subject
and PT Guidelines
* Importance of Research
in daily life
* Characteristics,
processes, and ethics of
research
* Quantitative and
qualitative
research
* Kinds of research across
fields
LC
CLOs
CS_RS11-IIIa-1
CS_RS11-IIIa-2
CS_RS11-IIIa-3
CS_RS11-IIIa-4
CS_RS11-IIIa-5
PCSS
Philippine
Catholic Schools
Standards
University of San Jose-Recoletos
Graduate School of Education
Practical Research 1: Research in Daily Life 01
Course Code and Title
Knowledge:
Describe the characteristics, strengths, weaknesses, and
kinds of qualitative research.
Skills:
Decide on suitable qualitative research in different areas
of interest.
Topic 2: Qualitative
Research and Its
Importance in Daily Life
* Value of qualitative
research; its kinds,
characteristics, uses,
strengths, and weaknesses
2. the importance of
qualitative research across
fields of inquiry
Skills:
Write a research title and formulate clearly statement of
research problem.
Topic 3: Identifying the
Inquiry and Stating the
Problem
1. the range of research
topics in the area of
inquiry
2. the value of research in
the area of interest
3. the specificity and
feasibility of the problem
posed
Skills:
Select, cite, and synthesize properly related literature, use
sources according to ethical standards, and present
written review of related literature.
Topic 4: Learning from
Others and Reviewing the
Literature
1. the criteria in selecting,
citing, and synthesizing
related literature
2. ethical standards in
writing
related literature
Knowledge:
Describe qualitative research designs, sample, and data
collection and analysis procedures.
CS_RS11-IIIc-e-2
CS_RS11-IIIc-e-7
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-1
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-2
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-5
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-3
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-4
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-6
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-5
Attitude:
Follow ethical standards in writing related Literature.
4th
Quarter
CS_RS11-IIIc-e-1
CS_RS11-IIIc-e-3
CS_RS11-IIIc-e-4
CS_RS11-IIIc-e-5
CS_RS11-IIIc-e-6
PCSS
Philippine
Catholic Schools
Standards
Attitude:
Show open-mindedness and adopt a critical way of
thinking to generate new knowledge and information in
education.
Knowledge:
Select relevant literature, cite related literature using
standard style (APA, MLA or Chicago Manual of Style),
and follow ethical standards in writing related
Literature.
CS_RS11-IIIb-1
PCSS
Philippine
Catholic Schools
Standards
Attitude:
Exhibit the value of diligence, confidence, and logical
thinking in conducting educational researches to
generate new knowledge and information in education.
Knowledge:
Design a research project related to daily life, describe
the justifications/reasons for conducting the research,
state research questions, indicate scope and delimitation
of research, and cite benefits and beneficiaries of
research.
CS_RS11-IIIb-1
Topic 5: Understanding
Data
and Ways To
Systematically Collect
CS_RS11-IVa-c-1
CS_RS11-IVa-c-2
CS_RS11-IVa-c-3
University of San Jose-Recoletos
Graduate School of Education
Practical Research 1: Research in Daily Life 01
Course Code and Title
Skills:
Present written research methodology and utilizes
materials and techniques to produce creative work.
Attitude:
Exhibit the value of diligence, confidence, and logical
thinking in conducting educational researches to
generate new knowledge and information in education.
Knowledge:
Gather relevant information with intellectual honesty.
Skills:
Collects data through observation and interviews.
Data
1. qualitative research
designs
2. the description of sample
3. data collection and
analysis
procedures such as survey,
interview, and observation
4. the application of
creative
design principles for
execution
Topic 6: Finding Answers
through Data
Collection
observation and interview
procedures and skills
PCSS
Philippine
Catholic Schools
Standards
CS_RS11-IVd-f-1
CS_RS11-IVd-f-1
CS_RS11-IVd-f-1
Attitude:
Gather relevant information with intellectual honesty.
Knowledge:
Infer and explain patterns and themes from data and
relate the findings with pertinent literature.
CS_RS11-IVa-c-4
CS_RS11-IVa-c-5
Topic 7: Analysing the
Meaning of the Data and
Drawing Conclusions
drawing out patterns and
themes from data
CS_RS11-IVd-f-2
CS_RS11-IVd-f-3
Skills:
Analyze and draw out patterns and themes with
intellectual honesty.
CS_RS11-IVd-f-2
Attitude:
Analyze and draw out patterns and themes with
intellectual honesty.
CS_RS11-IVd-f-2
Knowledge:
Draw conclusions from patterns and themes and lists
references.
Skills:
Form logical conclusions, make recommendations based
on conclusions, and write and present a clear report.
Attitude:
Exhibit the attitude of being hard working, diligent,
focused and devoted to his/her specific field of interest.
Topic 8: Reporting and
Sharing the Findings
The learner demonstrates
understanding of:
1. guidelines in making
conclusions and
recommendations
2. techniques in listing
references
3. the process of report
writing
CS_RS11-IVg-j-1
CS_RS11-IVg-j-3
CS_RS11-IVg-j-2
CS_RS11-IVg-j-4
PCSS
Philippine
Catholic Schools
Standards
University of San Jose-Recoletos
Graduate School of Education
Practical Research 1: Research in Daily Life 01
Course Code and Title
Assessment Type:
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Portfolios
Progress Reports
Self and peer-evaluation
Student reflections
Entry and Exit Tickets
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Short Regular Quizzes
Essays
Student reflections
Entry and Exit Tickets
LCs
CLOs
CS_RS11-IIIc-e-2
CS_RS11-IIIc-e-7
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-3
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-4
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-6
CS_RS11-IVa-c-4
CS_RS11-IVa-c-5
CS_RS11-IVd-f-1
CS_RS11-IVd-f-2
CS_RS11-IVg-j-2
CS_RS11-IVg-j-4
CS_RS11-IIIa-1
CS_RS11-IIIa-2
CS_RS11-IIIa-3
CS_RS11-IIIa-4
CS_RS11-IVa-c-1
CS_RS11-IVa-c-2
CS_RS11-IVa-c-3
CS_RS11-IVd-f-1
CS_RS11-IVd-f-2
CS_RS11-IVd-f-3
CS_RS11-IVg-j-1
CS_RS11-IVg-j-3
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-1
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-2
CS_RS11-IIIf-j-5