EDU 520 - Teacher Learner Research and Inquiry

This course supports the development of teachers who critically read, evaluate and apply qualitative and quantitative research. Multiple approaches to and examples of research design and analysis will be introduced. Further, the teacher-learner is viewed as a transformative intellectual who models for his/her students an orientation to reflection, inquiry, and action. Drawing on coursework and professional interests, students will be studying, reflecting, and identifying an initial question or questions to ask and preparing a draft proposal for an action research project. 20 hours fieldwork required.

Credits: 3