Ed 634 Syllabus
Ed 634 Syllabus
Course Description:
This course presents the substance of qualitative research as well as the methods. By examining the traditions and theories of qualitative research, students will explore the principal methodologies and critical issues. They will apply this knowledge to their own research plans.
Text:
Hubbard, R. and Power, B. (2003). The Art of Classroom Inquiry: A Handbook for Teacher-Researchers. Heinemann Books, Portsmouth, NH Additional readings will be provided online.
Course Goals:
1. 2. 3. 4. To gain an understanding of the goals and nature of qualitative research. To gain an understanding of the implications of qualitative research for educators. To gain an appreciation of the research process. To discover ways to incorporate research into your own professional life.
Objectives:
At the end of this course, you will be able to: 1. Conduct and write-up a qualitative research study 2. Collect and analyze data using a variety of techniques 3. Understand and discuss the fundamentals of qualitative research models: case study, action research, phenomenology, and others.
Unit 1
Classroom Inquiry Introduction Chapter 1 Bogdan & Biklin pp 236-246 Sample research questions Brown Action research in the classroom: A process that feeds the spirit of the adolescent. Classroom Inquiry Chapter 2 Stake The Art of Case Study Research Chapter 1 Classroom Inquiry Chapter 3
Jan 8
Unit 2
Jan 15
Unit 3
Research Design
Jan 22
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6 Unit 7
Data Collection Observation Interviews Anecdotal records Surveys Documents Note-taking Data Collection Drawings Audiotapes Videotapes Photography Data Collection (cont.) Data Analysis Interpretation Researcher Bias / disclosure
Jan 29
Massey The way we do things around here: the culture of ethnography. Classroom Inquiry Chapter 4 Classroom Inquiry Chapter 5 Morse & Richards Read Me First: a User's Guide to Qualitative Methods. Chapters 6 & 7 Bogdan & Biklin pp. 33-34 Qualitative Research for Education: An Introduction to Theories and Methods
Feb 5
Feb 12
Feb 19
Unit 8
Literature Review
Gall, J., Gall, M, & Borg, R. Applying Educational Research: A Practical Guide. Appendix 5: Questions for Evaluating Qualitative Research Reports. Classroom Inquiry Chapters 6 & 7 Eisner, Elliot W. Validity in educational criticism
Feb 26
Unit 9
Mar 4
Mar 11 Mar 17
Grading Criteria
Participation in online activities and discussions Research Brief Mini Research Project 40% 10% 50%
Grades
A AB+ B BC+ C CD F 94-100 90-93 87-89 84-86 80-83 77-79 74-76 70-73 60-69 <60