Educational Research Senior Overview

Catalog description

As the capstone course for seniors in the major, each student identifies, analyzes, researches and critically discusses an important instructional problem. This course enables students to systematically evaluate the merits of published research in the field of instruction and learning. Students review key aspects of educational research including research methodology, the ethical aspects of research and authorship as well as instrument reliability and validity. In conjunction with their internship site, students design, develop and implement an applied learning project. Students engage in a systematic process of analyzing their design and its impact on learners in context. They document their approach and present to a wider audience. Prerequisite : Senior standing.