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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Course Overview

The term “Basic Research” refers to the study and research which are meant to increase our scientific knowledge by focusing on research for truth or the development of theory. Due to these properties, basic research is fundamental and can lead to the testing, development, and refinement of more theories. This is what the Basic Research Certification Course aims to cover.

The Basic Research Training explores the research concepts and methodologies crucial for a contemporary teacher. Candidates who participate in this online training will explore the principles, tools, and techniques required to undertake research. Candidates will acquire accreditation as the course ends.

Further, the Basic Research Certification Syllabus consists of 25 comprehensive modules that are taken up over eight weeks. The course also has two credits of the undergraduate level. You will gain a thorough conceptual understanding of research and contemporary research practices. Some of the topics include data collection and sampling, types of research, and presentation.

The Highlights

  • Core course
  • Eight weeks duration
  • 100% online programme
  • Undergraduate training
  • Course by Swayam
  • Expert trainers
  • Video lectures
  • Course certificate 
  • Final test (evaluation for certificate)
  • Internal assessment

Programme Offerings

  • 8 weeks length
  • Expert Faculty
  • video classes
  • 100% online course
  • Internal assessments
  • Final Exam
  • Certificate of completion
  • Professional course
  • Undergraduate level
  • Core training program

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesAvinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

Eligibility Criteria

To receive the Basic Research Online Program’s course certificate, candidates need to submit all the internal assessments, appear for the final exam and score the minimum passing marks in both.

What you will learn

Research skillsStatistical skills

After completing the Basic Research Certification Course by Swayam, candidates will gain fundamental knowledge of research practices, including: 

  • Essential concepts of research
  • Theoretical research practices
  • How to apply statistical techniques for data analysis
  • Presenting data in various forms 
  • Broad overview of how to become a researcher and progress in this area

Who it is for

The Basic Research Online Program will be suitable for the following candidates: 

  • Teacher trainees- both general and special education
  • In-service teachers
  • Educators
  • Special educators
  • Psychologists
  • All beginning researchers

Admission Details

  • To take admission in the Basic Research Training by Swayam, follow the link given ahead: 
  • https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ed01/preview 
  • Next, click on the option to “Join” to proceed.
  • Create a new account or log in via your existing accounts on Google/Facebook/Microsoft. 
  • Make the fee payment to finish enrollment. 

Application Details

The Basic Research Online Course does not have an application form. Candidates can register by creating a user account on Swayam.

The Syllabus

  • Education Research-I
  • Education Research-II
  • A) Scientific Methods in Research - Part 1
  • B) Scientific Methods in Research - Part 2

  • Types of Research
  • Selection of Problem
  • Formulation of Hypothesis

  • Conceptualisation in Research
  • Educational Research - Tools of Research - 1
  • Educational Research - Tools of Research - 2

  • Action Research in Teaching Learning Environment
  • Data Analysis and Coding
  • Analysis of data - Content Analysis

  • Measures of Central Tendency (Edu)
  • Measures of Dispersion (Edu)
  • Correlation and Regression (Edu)

  • Introduction to Research Design & Descriptive design
  • Introduction to Experimental Design
  • Experimental design - Types

  • Sampling
  • Sampling - Types
  • Types of Qualitative and Quantitative Data

  • Validity and Reliability (Edu)
  • Data Classification and Presentation
  • Graphic Presentation of Data (Edu)

Evaluation process

To get the Basic Research Certification, candidates have to appear for and pass the end term exam. Additionally, candidates must also pass all the internal assessments by scoring the minimum passing marks.

Instructors

Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Why should students take this course on Swayam?

Learning about research practices is crucial for present-day teachers, and this MOOC will fully equip you with the ins and outs of researching.

2: What is the length of this training?

This is an 8-week-long online course.

3: Can I interact with the faculty members during the course?

You will be learning through pre-recorded videos. Therefore, you cannot interact with the instructor.

4: Which books will be referred to during this course?

The instructor will refer to books like Research in Education, Research Methods in Education, Qualitative Research Methods for Social Sciences, and more, throughout the duration of the course.

5: How can I sign up for the course?

To register, follow the link given below and create an account on Swayam. https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec21_ed01/preview.

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