Educational Researcher
きょういくがくけんきゅうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Researchers
- Minor : Humanities and Social Science Researchers
Summary
A professional who researches theories and practices related to learning, teaching methods, and educational systems, providing insights for educational improvement.
Description
Educational researchers study theories and practices related to learner development, learning processes, teaching methods, and educational systems. They conduct surveys and experiments using quantitative and qualitative methods, analyze data to evaluate educational effectiveness, and disseminate results through papers and reports. They contribute to educational improvement, policy formulation, and material development at universities, research institutions, schools, government agencies, and corporate research departments, and make contributions to the education field through conference presentations and contributions to specialized journals.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates and interest in correcting educational disparities, demand for quantitative evaluation of educational effectiveness and research on ICT-utilizing teaching methods is increasing, and expansion of research opportunities is expected in online education and AI education fields.
Personality Traits
Has curiosity or a spirit of inquiry / Has patience / Is objective
Work Style
Academia / Full-time / Project-based / Remote / Research Institution
Career Path
Graduate Student → Assistant / Assistant Professor → Lecturer → Associate Professor → Professor → Institute Researcher → Project Leader
Required Skills
Literature Research / Paper Writing / Questionnaire Design / Research Design / Statistical Analysis
Recommended Skills
Python / Qualitative Research Methods / Reading English Papers
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because logical thinking is required for research design and data analysis. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for experimental data and literature reviews. |
| Communication Skills | Because research results are disseminated through papers and conference presentations. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required in setting research topics and proposing new educational methods. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Proactivity is required to independently advance research themes and present results. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to continuously learn new theories and methodologies in education. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical analytical skills are necessary for statistical analysis and quantitative research methods. |
| Planning & Organization | High planning ability is necessary for research planning and project management. |
| Problem Solving | Hypothesis testing for research topics and problem discovery and solving skills are necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical burden. |
Related Qualifications
- Master's in Education
- PhD (Education)
Aliases
- Educational Scholar
- Pedagogist
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