Competence Oriented Methodologies for R&D in Social and Educational Sciences

<< Background >>The CORE Project's primary aim was advancing social/educational science researchers by cultivating their research skills and competencies to accelerate career progression, targeting the transition from First Stage to Recognised, and then to Established/Leading Researchers via tailored training outputs addressing methodological shortcomings.Specific objectives successfully pursued:Develop tools for First Stage Researchers to enhance skills/competencies, aiding careers and independence.Create resources for Recognized Researchers to improve project preparation, implementation, and evaluation skills, fostering collaboration and innovation.Address the existing methodology gap in social/educational science research.Raise awareness about challenges from insufficient training tools/methodology in HE research.Increase e-learning/blended learning opportunities via digital platforms.Ensure free access to Open Educational Resources for social/educational science research.Foster partner networks/synergy.The project also supported the growing need for scientific methods (objective, evidence-based analyses) and aimed to address deficiencies in quantitative analysis education, complementing qualitative approaches.<< Objectives >>The CORE Project's primary aim was advancing social/educational science researchers by cultivating their research skills and competencies to accelerate career progression, targeting the transition from First Stage to Recognized, and then to Established/Leading Researchers via tailored training outputs addressing methodological shortcomings.Specific objectives successfully pursued:Develop tools for First Stage Researchers to enhance skills/competencies, aiding careers and independence.Create resources for Recognized Researchers to improve project preparation, implementation, and evaluation skills, fostering collaboration and innovation.Address the existing methodology gap in social/educational science research.Raise awareness about challenges from insufficient training tools/methodology in HE research.Increase e-learning/blended learning opportunities via digital platforms.Ensure free access to Open Educational Resources for social/educational science research.Foster networks and synergy among partners.The project also supported the growing need for scientific methods (objective, evidence-based analyses) and aimed to address deficiencies in quantitative analysis education, complementing qualitative approaches.<< Implementation >>The Workpackages covered:*Training Needs Analysis *Development of Training Materials*Creating an e-Learning Platform and Digital Discs*Trainer’s Handbook*Evaluation*Project Management and Coordination*Dissemination, Promotion and Valorization<< Results >>The project results:*Training Needs Analysis *Development of Training Materials*Creating an e-Learning Platform and Digital Discs*Trainer’s Handbook*Evaluation*Project Management and Coordination*Dissemination, Promotion and Valorization