An examination of how best to approach educational research with, by and for M?ori. The course is of interest to all social science researchers in Education. Includes the politics and ethics of research involving M?ori and other indigenous groups. Particular attention is paid to the development of advanced academic writing skills for research.
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By the end of this course, students will be able to: Evaluate through description and critique, Kaupapa Maori research approaches, research ethics, and key studies on Maori and indigenous educational research. (Capability 1.1, 1.3 and 2.3) Evaluate and apply key methodological approaches to educational research. (Capability 3.2) Articulate and apply skill in conducting advanced literature searches, write a good literature review and understand the significance of a literature review. (Capability 4.1 and 4.3) Apply skills in starting Masters-level thesis writing and research work in a field of Maori and indigenous education, or related fields. (Capability 1.2, 5.2 and 6.2)