EDBL 536 - Understanding Research Methods

Description:
Overview of qualitative and quantitative methods. Develop skills as critical consumers of educational research, and an understanding of evidence-based instructional practice. Focus on action research as a way to analyze and improve instructional practice. EDBL 536, EDLT 536, and EDSE 536 are cross-listed courses, students may not received credit for more than one.

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student/teacher candidate will be able to: Explain the differences between qualitative, quantitative, and action research and when each is appropriate to use CEC Standard 3: WA Read: 5.2; 5.3; 6.1 IRA Standard: 1, 6 CTL Standard: 1 Identify and compare the different types of quantitative, qualitative, and action research CEC Standard 3: WA Read: 5.2; 5.3; 6.1 IRA Standard: 1, 6 CTL Standard: 1 Identify the ethical issues related to the use of quantitative, qualitative, and action research. CEC Standard 3 WA Read: 5.2; 5.3; 6.1 IRA Standard: 1, 6 CTL Standard: 1; 3; 4; 6; 7 Demonstrate skills in evaluating quantitative, qualitative, and action research. CEC Standard 3: WA Read: 5.2; 5.3; 6.1 IRA Standard: 1, 6 CTL Standard: 1; 4 Demonstrate skills in interpreting quantitative, qualitative, and action research. CEC Standard 3; 5 WA Read: 5.2; 5.3; 6.1 IRA Standard: 1, 6 CTL Standard: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 Use the format of a research/article CEC Standard 2: WA Read: 5.2; 5.3; 6.1 IRA Standard: 1, 6 CTL Standard: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 Conduct a review/search of the literature for chosen research problem or question CEC Standard 3 WA Read: 5.2; 5.3; 6.1 IRA Standard: 1, 6 CTL Standard: 1 Use the current APA convention when writing and citing research CEC Standard 3 WA Read: 5.2; 6.1 IRA Standard: 1, 6 CTL Standard: 1 Participate as a member of a professional learning community in order to reflect and improve upon scholarly writing CEC Standard 3; 5; 6 WA Read: 5.2; 5.3; 6.1 IRA Standard 1, 6 CTL Standard 1.4
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/20/22

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
This course will be offered online.