• Will be acquainted with the basic literature on science learning, the current theories of cognitive development, and approaches to the design, development, and implementation of educational programmes in natural sciences.• Will develop skills for reviewing and critically analysing the literature related to specific research questions.• Will be acquainted with a range of qualitative and quantitative research methods, and will acquire experience in applying these methods to the collection and analysis of data and in promoting the study of basic and applied questions in science learning.• Will be able to formulate questions that could be investigated, specify the degree of constraint of these questions, and select an appropriate methodology for providing answers.• Will be able to utilise available research evidence and develop detailed suggestions for educational policy changes taking into consideration existing needs and constraints of the educational system in an attempt to continuously optimise the effectiveness of the teaching-learning process in the natural sciences.
Department: Department of Education
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Education
Programme Name: Learning in Natural Sciences and Environment
Direction: Learning in Natural Sciences and Environment
Level of Qualification: 3rd Cycle (Doctoral's Degree) [8 Semesters]
Programme Category: Conventional/In person
Mode of Study: Full time and Part time are both possible
Language of Instruction: Greek
Coordinator: Zacharias Zacharia (zach@ucy.ac.cy)
Students must always advise the University's' Postgraduate Study Rules
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The diploma dissertation, thesis, research and writing stages are graded with Success / Failure. The final grade of the dissertation is registered in the last semester of its elaboration. The doctoral dissertation is graded as Success or Failure.
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