ETC 680 Teacher Research I

This course contains outcomes relating to the understanding, critical application, and value of current research processes and how these increase student learning.  Candidates gain an understanding of the various types of research and purpose for them in improving educational practices.  Candidates submit various artifacts which demonstrate their understanding of and ability to implement best research practices that enhance student learning, meet individual needs and improve educational practices. 

This is the first in a 4-course sequence that will guide candidates through their Masters Capstone Project.  Over the course of this series, candidates examine how teachers use research principles and processes to inform and improve practice. Topics include identifying an educational need, reviewing scholarly literature, refining the research question, designing valid and reliable research methodology, analyzing data, and ensuring ethical research practices. This course prepares candidates to propose a research project that meets the research-based pedagogy requirement of the master project. 

Credits

1

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Compare/Contrast the three major types of research methods: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods.
3. Identify and analyze which type of research is best for an intended outcome.
4. Demonstrate understanding of how these research methods are implemented correctly in current research.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of City University’s ethics policies for research projects.
6. Explain how application of these practices increases student learning.