Introduction to Research Inquiry

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This course is an introduction to research in community-based and educational contexts. As such, this course will comprehensively cover the different steps of research, including: major research paradigms; positionality; the definition and application of theory; research methods; and review of existing literature/research. Drawing upon the knowledge and research tools, students will propose their own critical research study to investigate an urgent issue in the context of communities and schools. This course will draw upon critical theories, which emphasize student agency, racial and social justice orientations, and transformative research methodologies.