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Study programmes 2008-2009Last update : 29/06/2009
PEDA1161-1  An Experimental Approach to Educational Problems
Duration :  30h Th, 30h Pr
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Education Sciences, in-depth approach, 2nd yearPremier quadrimestre3
Master in Education Sciences, specialized approach, 2nd yearPremier quadrimestre3
Master in Education, Professional Focus in Adult Education, 2nd yearPremier quadrimestre3
Holder(s) :  Dominique Lafontaine
Language :  Langue française
Course contents :  The aims of this lecture are:

- to give an overview of the main outcomes of the experimental and quasi experimental studies in education

- to identify the state of the art in this field of research



The methodological questions and the review of the literature are focussed around one theme: how to improve effectiveness and equity in educational systems.
Course objective :  The following chapters will be developed :

- Impact of socio-economic background on achievement
- Gender and achievement
- Impact of time and opportunity to learn
- Mastery of learning
- Cooperative teaching
- Impact of class size
- Impact of ability grouping
- Impact of structures in educational systems on effectiveness and equity.
Prerequisites :  Introduction to research in education PEDA0516-1
Workshops :  30 h. of practical activities. Usually, students are invited to participate to a research led in the Service de pédagogie expérimentale.
Organization :  10 sessions of 3 hours. Students are invited to actively participate (work in groups, oral presentations...)
Written notes :  Two books are compulsory (Crahay, Lafontaine et Blondin, voir références en français)



Additional readings will be recommanded.

Powerpoint presentations will be made available
Assessment :  Oral and written examinations, with all documentation available
Contacts :  Dominique LAFONTAINE, B32, 2nd floor, room 2.18A.
Phone : 04/366 20 97 - dlafontaine@ulg.ac.be
Secrétary : Anna LETTA, 04/366 20 51 - anna.letta@ulg.ac.be


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