Research Seminar

Catalog description

Research plays a critical role in education. Discipline-specific studies are used to evaluate new curricula and educational programming, and to better understand classroom and school environments. The ability to both use and to be a critical consumer of this literature is essential for educators. In this course, we examine multiple research and evaluation methodologies, their applicability to issues in education, and the use of research findings to develop educational policy. The course provides an overview of research design and qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. A key goal is to equip students with the knowledge they need to become critical consumers and strategic users of educational research. Prerequisite: Enrollment in Urban Teaching Residency Program.