Discipline-Based Education Research Methods

Catalog description

This graduate-level course is designed to introduce students to discipline-based education research (DBER) methods. DBER is unique from other social science traditions as it is defined by its deep integration of disciplinary content and expert knowledge. The course will include a survey of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches, as well as their assumptions, trade-offs, and limitations, and research applications in various disciplines. Students will learn to design and critique DBER studies aligned with quality standards. The course includes readings, discussions, and projects to apply learnings.