RSE4801 Assignment 2 2024
Assignment question
You are an educational researcher who wants to investigate learner apathy/alienation.
An important part of research is to gain clarity on your paradigmatic beliefs an
dassumptions. For this research project you consider the interpretative and critical
paradigms.
This assignment provides you with the opportunity to investigate how these paradigms
assist you to articulate your beliefs about research.
Write an academic essay that includes the following:
Background on the problem of learner apathy/alienation (400 words);
A problem statement (100 words);
An explanation how the problem will be investigated drawing on an interpretative
paradigm. This includes the following:
Main elements of an interpretative paradigm (400 words);
The purpose of the research project (200 words);
How you will engage with the research participants (200 words). How are theories
used? (100 words)
An explanation of how the problem will be investigated drawing on a critical research
paradigm. This includes the following:
Main elements of a critical research paradigm (300 words);
The purpose of the research project (200 words).
How you will engage with the research participants (200 words)
How are theories used? (100 words)
A justification of the paradigm you prefer to work with (300 words).
Background on the Problem of Learner Apathy/Alienation
Studies have shown that apathy and alienation are not just bad for individual learners
but also harm the entire learning environment. Disengaged learners can disrupt
classes, lower the morale of their peers, and make it harder for teachers to maintain a
productive atmosphere. These issues can also lead to higher dropout rates and long-
Assignment question
You are an educational researcher who wants to investigate learner apathy/alienation.
An important part of research is to gain clarity on your paradigmatic beliefs an
dassumptions. For this research project you consider the interpretative and critical
paradigms.
This assignment provides you with the opportunity to investigate how these paradigms
assist you to articulate your beliefs about research.
Write an academic essay that includes the following:
Background on the problem of learner apathy/alienation (400 words);
A problem statement (100 words);
An explanation how the problem will be investigated drawing on an interpretative
paradigm. This includes the following:
Main elements of an interpretative paradigm (400 words);
The purpose of the research project (200 words);
How you will engage with the research participants (200 words). How are theories
used? (100 words)
An explanation of how the problem will be investigated drawing on a critical research
paradigm. This includes the following:
Main elements of a critical research paradigm (300 words);
The purpose of the research project (200 words).
How you will engage with the research participants (200 words)
How are theories used? (100 words)
A justification of the paradigm you prefer to work with (300 words).
Background on the Problem of Learner Apathy/Alienation
Studies have shown that apathy and alienation are not just bad for individual learners
but also harm the entire learning environment. Disengaged learners can disrupt
classes, lower the morale of their peers, and make it harder for teachers to maintain a
productive atmosphere. These issues can also lead to higher dropout rates and long-
