M.Ed. Resource Guide - EDU 556 - Applied Educational Research
OVERVIEW OF COURSE COMPONENTS
| Course Objectives (Candidates will:) | Workshop Objectives | Key Learning Points | Assessments | Assignments |
| 1. Analyze and evaluate the role of research in education |
1a. Understand key vocabulary terms used in educational research 1b. Identify processes used in educational research 1c. Evaluate the role of research in varied educational contexts 1d. Apply understandings to specific educational environments |
Specialized vocabulary of the discipline:
Research processes:
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Review of Literature and Research (UAP Component) Action Research Plan, Phase V Embedded in Workshop Activities Portfolio Self-Analysis of Professional Growth and Impact |
Textbook readings Reading of supplemental articles Embedded Workshop activities Action Research Plan, Phase V Analysis of Portfolio Self-Analysis of Content Knowledge and P-12 Classroom Impact |
| 2. Access and synthesize current literature of educational research |
2a. Integrate a synthesis of current research literature into a curriculum development project (UAP) 2b. Apply current research to specific classroom situations 2c. Use research literature to support classroom-based research decisions 2d. Use technology to access current literature base of educational research. |
The Internet is a source of research publications http://ed.gov/stats The current literature base of educational research provides the practitioner with primary sources to support informed decision making in the classroom. |
Review of Literature and Research (UAP Component) Embedded in Workshop Activities Portfolio Self-analysis of Professional Growth and Impact |
Textbook readings Reading of supplemental articles Embedded in Workshop Activities Analysis of Portfolio Self-Analysis of Content Knowledge and P-12 Classroom Impact |
| 3. Identify, analyze and evaluate several types of educational research |
3a. Identify and define types of educational research 3b. Evaluate and determine the types of research most appropriate to answer specific educational questions. 3c. Analyze and apply several types of educational research to classroom situations |
Types of research:
The type of research implemented determines the type of evidence collected, conclusions drawn, and curricular adaptations adopted. |
Group Report: Types of Research Embedded in Workshop Activities Portfolio Self-Analysis of Professional Growth and Impact |
Textbook readings Readings of supplemental articles Embedded in Workshop Activities Analysis of Portfolio Self-Analysis of Content Knowledge and P-12 Classroom Impact |
| 4. Develop skills to evaluate and adapt an educational context through action research |
4a. Identify problems to be addressed by educational research 4b. Suggest appropriate research approaches to address identified educational problems 4c. Adapt key research processes to a specific educational context |
Skills of action research
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Action Research Report Culminating Presentation: Unifying Assessment Project Embedded in Workshop Activities Portfolio |
Textbook readings Readings of supplemental articles Embedded in Workshop Activities Analysis of Portfolio UAP: Consolidate and present |
| 5. Refine and complete a classroom-based action research plan |
5a. Continue to refine and implement action research plan 5b.. Evaluate evidence collected through action research plan 5c. Design a plan to communicate action research conclusions to the educational community 5d. Develop a plan to fund the dissemination of research conclusions
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The credibility of the action research plan depends on the appropriateness of the research design and fidelity of its implementation. Evidence evaluation leads the practitioner to develop a plan for improving student learning. For research to contribute to the knowledge base of the discipline, practitioners must share their findings with the professional community. |
Action Research Report Embedded in Workshop Activities |
Textbook readings Reading of supplemental articles Action Research Report: Consolidate and present Embedded in Workshop Activities |
Required Integrated Program Components
UAP Stage
Five:
Action Research Plan, Phase V
Action Research Report
Review of Literature and Research Oral
and written presentation of the completed Unifying Assessment Project
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