SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Students’ Knowledge Students grasp the basics , the general concept of the subject Scientific Research Methodology, its purpose and significance , its relationship with scientific resear

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

( for teaching training courses in accordance with the credit system

From 2015- 2016 school year)

Editor: Pham Van Luan

1 Name of module : Scientific Research Methodology

2 Module Code : 00 222

- Required: Yes

- Prerequisite Module : Pedagogics

3 Number of Credit: 02 ( 30 periods )

4 Level : for first year students studying full time in college

5 Time allocation : - Credit hours for the following activities:

- Listen to the theoretical lectures : 20 periods

- Doing a class assignment : 06 periods

- Discussion : 03 periods

- Check the curriculum 1 : 01 periods

- Self-study : 60 hours

- Address of subject: Department of Scientific Research & International Relations Ben Tre College

6 Prerequisites : studied in the 2nd Semester of the first year

7 Module Objective

a Students’ Knowledge

Students grasp the basics , the general concept of the subject Scientific Research Methodology, its purpose and significance , its relationship with scientific research

methods in specific; general issues of scientific research and scientific research procedures, how to organize the implementation of scientific research projects; methods of collecting and processing information (the specific research methodology ); ethical issues of science and scientific assessment

b Students’ Skills

- Forming skills to use knowledge of scientific research to solve the assignments, learning tasks

- Having skills to use knowledge, rehearsals and research organization, take shape of steps of the research process, self-learning, self-study in the field of scientific research Forming skills to integrate knowledge of the subject in later professional work Students can use knowledge of scientific research methods to choose the topic, identify the name of a scientific research projects and set up detailed lay out of specific research , research planning, oriented manner collect and process information appropriate research tasks of the subject; Initial adoption of knowledge and skills to

approach subjects, rehearsals specialized scientific research training, join a program approach, innovative projects

- Students can self-learn, self-study some contents of the subject and favorite issues, related under the guidance of lecturers, and present this study by text and make oral presentations, discuss, organize forums and workshops on academic grades, internet etc The contents of the self-study, self-study is still considered important knowledge with specific requirements, do homework, and can be one of the part of module exam

C Students’ Attitude:

Students should

- strictly abide the class regulations, actively implement learning content and understand the role and significance of the subject

- have right attitude towards learning scientific mythology

- have common sense.to learn, integrate scientific knowledge into learning, life and future jobs

- have awareness of learning, working in scientific thought, scientific behavior, ethics and scientific sense in life- it is very important in students’ life today From there, students are qualified to continue their higher school program, participate in research, create a practice environment, practical and get started in business with their own self-learning capabilities

8 Brief description of modules content

-The module Scientific Research Methodology includes 02 credits in 4 chapters This

is an important major subject Therefore, it is defined as the basis for training course for college students of Information Technology Sector The Module t focused on the core issues of theoretical knowledge of scientific concepts, scientific research and the characteristics of scientific research, the logical sequence of the process of scientific research, organize the implementation of scientific research projects, the methods of collecting and processing information

Besides , the module also introduces other important knowledge such as : scientific ethics, evaluating the results of scientific research, guidelines to participate in creative competitions, programs and projects of scientific and technological as well as education and training, community development, the training course in transparency,

9 Students’ missions

- Preparations: : students have to study textbooks, materials requested by lecturers, preview carefully lessons and do tasks given by lecturers before class start

-Group working: Listen carefully lectures, participate in the discussion group, do the tasks with guidance lecturers at home and in class Each student has to do at least one graded task at home , one PowerPoint slide show presentation in class which is graded by all others students together with lecturer; students have attend class regularly so as to be eligible to take part in final test of the module

- Regularly practice presenting concepts skill, master knowledge of an academic issue, questioning skills and problem-solving skill and quoting skill in the thought of

science and the scientific manipulation, consciousness science, creative advance into science and technology, access to information seminar participants, conferences, contests, programs, projects expressed through the questions, opponent options , answers, discussions in class and these are regularly graded in class

10 Learning Documents (available at the library)

a- Documents required:

1 D.C Vu Giáo trình Phương pháp luận NCKH, NXB Giáo dục Việt Nam (2nd

Edition) , Vietnam Education Publishing House, 2010 (Ref No in library: V 2010-120.603)

b- References (available at the library and Department of Scientific Research &

International Relations Ben Tre College)

1 Assoc Prof V V Pham hương pháp NCKH Giáo dục Ha Noi Higher Education

Program, 1997 (Ref No in library V 98- 72569)

2 Assoc Prof V V Pham Phương pháp luận NCKH, Giáo trình dùng cho học viên cao học và Nghiên cứu Ha Noi National University Publishing House, 1997 (Ref No

in library V 97- 65970)

3 Ministry of Education & Training, Tài liệu hướng dẫn Nghiên cứu khoa học,

Vietnam Education Publishing House, 2013

c- document encourages reading: (fprovided in class and via email by lecturer)

1- D.C Phan Khi rồng muốn thức dậy – Loay hoay với mô hình kinh tế sau đổi mới,

Labour -& Society Publishing House, 2010

2- D Carnegie Quẳng gánh lo đi và vui sống, Tre Publishing House , 2011

3- John Elkington & Pamela Hartigan – Sức mạnh của những người Phi lý, Labour -& Society Publishing House, 2010

11 Keys of rating students

- According to the regulation on training system of regular university and college (Issued together with Decision No 43/2007 / QD-MOET August 15, 2007 by the Minister of Education and Training)

- Form of rating:

+ The mid-term test and regular tests (class presence, sense of dynamism, hard work and creativity in the process of research, study ): (40%)

+ A 60 minute -final test: (60%)

12 Decimal point grade

13 Detail course content and form of teaching:

a Detail course content:

Chapter 1: Associate of science and scientific research - 11 periods (8; 2; 1)

(Theory: 8 periods; Tasks in class: 02 periods; discussion: 01 period)

(Self-study: 10 hours)

Chapter 2: The order of logic of scientific research and organization the project - 9

periods (6; 2; 1)

(Theory: 6 periods; tasks in class: 02 periods; discussion: 01 period)

(Self-study: 10 hours)

Chapter 3: Methods of collecting and processing information - 9 periods (6; 2; 1)

(Theory: 6 periods; tasks in class: 02 periods; discussion: 01 period)

(Self-study: 10 hours)

Chapter 4: Ethics of science and Evaluation of scientific research (self-study with

guides) - 30 hours

b Form of teaching

Contents

(Request students to

prepare)

theory tasks discuss

ion

Chapter 1

Associate of science and

scientific research

1.1 General introduction

about scientific research

methodology

10 in Textbooks to determine the importance of discipline and academic orientation, study

1

1.2 Science - Concepts,

classification and scientific

theory

to 34 on Textbooks;

do the tasks;

discussion

5

1.3 scientific Research

-concepts, characteristics,

classification

to 46 on Textbooks;

do the tasks

5

Chapter 2:

The logical order of

scientific research and

organization the project

2.1 The logical order of

scientific research 3 1 Read pages from 47 to 66 on Textbooks;

do the tasks

4

2.2 organization the project 3 1 1 Read pages from 126

to 132 on Textbooks;

do the tasks;

discussion

5

Mid-tern test

Chapter 3:

Methods of collecting

and processing

information

3.1 The basics issues of

collecting and processing

information

to 77 on Textbooks 1

3.2 Methods of collecting

information 3 1 1 Read pages from 77 to 99 on Textbooks;

do the tasks;

discussion

5

3.3 Method of processing

Chapter 4:

Ethics of science and

Evaluation of scientific

research

Self-study with

4.1 Scientific ethics

-Concepts, standards Read pages from 133 to 151 on Textbooks

Homework: Task 2, 4 (page 151)

4.2 Evaluation of scientific

Homework: Task 1, 2, 3

Question:

1 Does US University have this subject? How to approach and teach it?

3 How to suggest creative ideas for students in the US University? What’s your

recommendation for Viet Nam and Ben Tre?

4 Could share your experiences about teaching subjects that are similar to

Scientific Research for Ben Tre College?

5 Could you introduce 1 or 2 ideas about scientific creative cooperation to Ben

Tre and Ben Tre College?

1- ở Mỹ có môn học này ko? cách tiếp cân , dạy học chính?

2- về cách thức dạy học sáng tạo, khởi nghiệp trong trường học Mỹ, khả năng hợp tác

thực hiện các công trình dề tài NCKH giữa GV - HSSV trong trường học Mỹ? ví dụ, và khả

năng đó với Việt Nam/Bến Tre/trường CĐ Bến Tre??

3- Vấn đề khơi gợi cho HSSV đề xuất ý tưởng sáng tạo, nghiên cứu của trường học Mỹ?

Khuyến cáo cho Việt Nam!/ Bến Tre

4- Chuyên gia có thể chia sẻ knh nghiệm dạy học các môn tương tự môn NCKH ở CĐBT?

5- CG giới thiệu 1-2 ý tưởng hop tác KH sáng tạo với btre và trường CĐ Bến Tre?