Graduate Catalog 2018-2019

Contents
Catalog Links
Share

EDUC 6699 Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research

The purpose of this course is to study current research methods and theories, procedures and designs with an emphasis on critical thinking, assessment, and applied research. Included in this course will be the evaluation, interpretation, and application of current research methods. The twin focuses of this course are the development of the skills needed to both evaluate existing research and to develop new formal research proposals. These skills are designed to assist the candidate in the development of their professional practice as both consumers and producers of education research. 

All field-based research projects will be reviewed by the instructor for compliance with the College policy regarding human subjects, with further review by the Institutional Review Board as needed. Therefore, all candidates involved in research with human subjects should become thoroughly familiar with the College guidelines and procedures to protect human subjects, researchers and the College.

Credits

3

Typically Offered

fall, spring

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will:

  1. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to conduct educational research by (CLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 21, 22)
    1. Identifying research problems from current school settings
    2. Identifying and evaluating current research literature related to a research problem
    3. Formulating research questions
    4. Developing a research design
    5. Collecting and analyzing data
    6. Defining basic research terminology
    7. Interpreting results of educational research
    8. Identifying research variables
    9. Demonstrating a working knowledge of the research concepts of validity and reliability
  2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to read educational research by (CLO 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22)
    1. Evaluating current educational research and determining the quality of research methodology and results
    2. Considering the results to current school settings
  3. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to use educational research by (CLO 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 22)
    1. Applying appropriate research in order to improve educational practice
    2. Exhibiting an awareness of current educational trends
  4. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to report educational research by (CLO 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 22)
    1. Utilizing the basic components of a research proposal
    2. Applying the APA style to writing a research proposal
    3. Defining appropriate audiences for research findings
    4. Selecting effective means to present findings to an audience defining effective ways to distribute findings to the educational community