Special Education Capstone - Part I

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In this course, students who are working towards their Masters of Education in the Urban Teaching Residency Program will be involved in the process of designing and utilizing research in education. Students will learn the components of an educational research project including hypothesis development, literature review techniques, and various research methodologies including action research, data collection and analysis. Significant topics in education will be discussed. Students will be required to complete a preliminary literature review, Capstone Project Proposal and completed literature review in the fall term; followed by methodology, data analysis and discussion in the spring term. Both semesters will include whole group and individual instruction that will support the completion of a comprehensive Capstone Project that addresses a notable issue in education. Prerequisite: Enrollment in Urban Teaching Residency Program.