Educational Research Lab (ERL)
Welcome to the Educational Research Lab (ERL), based within the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) at Prince Sultan University. The ERL was first established on February 1 st , 2019. ERL seeks the development and refinement of K-12 and higher education both at the regional and national levels.
Vision
The Educational Research Lab (ERL) aims to bridge the worlds of education research and education practice with a mission of supporting a more evidence-based education system. The ERL translates research to practice in partnership with educators, practitioners, and policymakers to develop and use research that improves academic outcomes for students.
Mission
The Educational Research Lab (ERL) functions under the umbrella of the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) at Prince Sultan University to support researchers, faculty members, and students. The ERL’s committee provides professional training and coaching to implement evidence-based educational research to constantly improve pedagogies. Its goal is to seek development and refinement of K-12 and higher education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia both at the regional and national levels.
Objectives
- Support evidence-based quality research in educational studies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Offer various supports to collaborative research partnerships and other stakeholder groups at the regional and national levels
- Investigate and enhance innovative pedagogical practices in K-12 and Higher Education
- Provide coaching, training, and technical support to build partners' capacity to use data and research
- Deliver workshops, presentations, seminars, and other events that support the use of data and research
Research Areas
The Kingdom’s 2030 vision & Higher Education
K-12 & Higher Education
Education Policy & Leadership
Quality Assurance & Standards
Curriculum & Material Design
Testing, Evaluation & Assessment
Critical Thinking & professional ethics
Online & Blended Learning/Teaching
Digital Literacies
Sustainability
Competency-Based Curricula
Professional Development
Research Resources for Writers:
(1) Quantitative Research and Data Analysis Resources:
Below is a collection of useful resources relating to quantitative research:
Center for Support and Training in Analysis and Research(2) Qualitative Research and Data Analysis Resources:
Below is a collection of useful resources relating to qualitative research:
NIHR, Research Design Service