Foundations of Educational Action Research ((3 Credits))

Catalog description

This course provides students with the basic competencies necessary to understand and evaluate the research of others, and to plan and conduct their own research with a minimum of assistance. Topics will include the research process from problem formulation, literature review, research design, and statistical analysis to report writing and dissemination. Both qualitative and quantitative research methods of data collection will be reviewed, and students will be introduced to action research, a form of self-reflective systematic inquiry by practitioners on their own practice. Students will conduct a small action research project over the course of the semester. This process will involve the identification of a specific issue in the student’s work setting, researching the literature regarding the issue, designing a proposal to solve the issue. Students are expected to have regular access to a classroom to plan or conduct action research. Students must complete at least 10 hours NT/ 5 hours CT in the classroom working with a certified teacher to explore the relevance of the topics they are studying to a classroom setting. Observation assignments will integrate theoretical and research-based concepts with classroom practice. A final grade of B or better is required to pass this course. A result of less than a B will require a repeat of the course in accordance with the Graduate Evaluation and Grading Policy. This course is typically offered in the fall. This course was previously EDU 663108 Prerequisites: EDUC 6015 .