ECU 601 Master of Education Capstone Project

For the Capstone project, candidates complete a full Action Research Cycle in which candidates integrate research-based process, methodology, and evidence-based decision making into their own professional practice. The focus is on validity and alignment of theoretical foundations with intervention and assessment methodologies. Emphasis is placed on the inclusion of: a research proposal; problem statement; rationale; objectives and/or hypothesis; review of literature; implementation strategies; data collection; findings; measurement of change and conclusion. Candidates demonstrate their ability to meet standards set for knowledge, skills and performance in a professional workforce setting.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Effective 7/1/2021, ECU 504 is a pre-requisite for this course.

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Gather triangulated data from implementation of learning.
3. Distinguish measurement of change with area of concern/deficiency.
4. Evaluate the teaching process and implementation of research within a classroom setting.
5. Interpret and analyze data to discuss findings.
6. State a hypothesis and objectives indicating what is to be achieved.
7. Design and implement a series of lessons targeting the area of concern/deficiency.
8. Identify and describe an area of concern or a deficiency found within a classroom setting.
9. Complete a full review of literature including opposing aspects.