Research/Evaluation of Practice I (GREDE701)

Term: 2011-2012 Fall Term

Faculty

Mark Philip SmithShow MyInfo popup for Mark Philip Smith

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Carol M PateShow MyInfo popup for Carol M Pate

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Description

This course focuses on research and evaluation methodologies concerning the practice of teaching. Foremost will be an examination of basic elements inherent in the design and execution of research and evaluation, and the attendant epistemological and ethical issues in its classroom implementation. Students will learn to critique published research and evaluation projects. Students will also develop a problem statement and literature review in order to become familiar with the contributions of educational researchers, teachers, and/or other professionals to the practice of teaching.