Educational Research Courses
Course Descriptions
RES 5000. Research Methods. The primary purpose of this course is to enable practitioners to read, interpret, and conduct research aimed at improving their practice in their professions. The course includes a study of research methods, encompassing those used in action research, experimental, non-experimental, and qualitative research, evaluation, and policy analysis designs.
RES 5040. Teacher as Researcher. This course provides an opportunity for practitioners to explore, using systematic observations and ref lection, an area of interest in their professional practice. Teachers will research and solve specific problems in educational settings. The ultimate goal is that the inquiry conducted by the student should lead to an improvement in practice and to an increased understanding of the issues, both theoretical and practical, that arise in the course of conducting research.
RES 5560. Classroom Assessment. This course is a survey of key measurement and assessment concepts needed by classroom teachers. It focuses on developing and using classroom assessments, including informal observations, that are linked to instructional objectives and classroom practices, and on the interpretation of state-mandated, formal assessments. Traditional forms of assessment along with newer forms of assessment,including performance and portfolio assessments, are emphasized. Each student will be required to complete an action research project related to classroom assessment practices.
RES 5600. Educational Statistics. A study of descriptive statistics, correlational techniques, and simple regression as applied to practice and research in education and counseling. Instruction in and extensive use of SPSS statistical package included.
RES 5870. Statistical Applications in Education. Advanced statistical methods and analysis as applied to education.
RES 6000. Seminar in Research Design. The application of research techniques in the investigation of educational problems. This course is of particular value in the definition and design of the research required for advanced graduate degrees.
