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EDU 721
Educational Research
Summer I, 2012 Dr. Leah McCoy
Daily: 10 a.m.-12 noon Phone: 758-5498
TR B216 [email protected]
Course Description:
Theory, construction, and procedures of empirical research on
teaching and learning. Analysis
and evaluation of published research studies.
Course Objectives:
1. Define and explain various aspects of educational research,2.
Interpret published research studies in education,3. Demonstrate
the use of descriptive statistics and tools such as tables and
graphs to
describe data, (Excel)4. Explain the concept of inference and
statistical significance,5. Define and describe quantitative
research methods, including data collection and data
analysis procedures. (SPSS)6. Define and describe qualitative
research methods, including data collection and data
analysis procedures. (Inspiration)
Required Text:
Gay, L. R., Mills, G. E., & Airasian, P. (2011). Educational
Research: Competencies for
Analysis and Application. (10th Ed.) Columbus, OH: Merrill.
Web Resources:
http://www.wfu.edu/~mccoy/research.htm
https://sakai.wfu/edu/portal/
Attendance/Participation:
Students are expected to be present and actively involved in
each class session.
Assignments/Evaluation:
Grading Scale: 93-100=A, 85-92=B, 75-84=C, Below 75=F(Late
assignments will be penalized.)
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DATE TOPIC READINGBefore class
DUE
Mon. 6/4 Introduction
Tues. 6/5 Computer Orientation
Hu Womack (8:30)Research Types
Gay
Ch. 1
Wed. 6/6NO MEETING
Intro to Education Issues(Group)
TOPIC EXERCISE
Thur. 6/7 Research Topics GayCh. 2
ETHICS REFLECTION
Fri. 6/8 Reviewing the Literature
ERIC
Gay
Ch. 3
ERIC EXERCISE
Mon. 6/11(3:45-5:45)
Sample
Measurement
Gay
Ch. 5, 6
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Tues. 6/12
(3:45-5:45)
Survey Research
Correlational ResearchDescriptive StatisticsGraphing - EXCEL
Gay
Ch. 7, 8,12
Wed. 6/13NO MEETING
EXCEL
Thur. 6/14(3:45-5:45)
Causal-Comparative Research
Experimental Research
Gay
Ch. 9, 10
ANALYSIS -EXCEL
Fri. 6/151 hour(10:00-5:00)
QUIZ 1 QUIZ 1
Mon. 6/18 Article Review I- Quantitative
Presentations
ARTICLE REVIEW 1
Tues. 6/19 Inferential Statistics GayCh. 13
Wed. 6/20 SPSS Workshop
Thur. 6/21 Qualitative Data Collection GayCh. 14
Fri. 6/22 Narrative Research.
Ethnographic Research
Case Study Research
Gay
Ch. 15, 16, 17
ANALYSIS-SPSS
Mon. 6/25 Article Review II- Qualitative
Presentations
ARTICLE REVIEW 2
Tues. 6/26 Qualitative Data Analysis GayCh. 18
Wed. 6/27 Inspiration Model Workshop ANALYSIS-INSPIRATION
Thur. 6/28 Action Research
Steps in the Research Process
Gay
Ch. 4, 20
Fri. 6/29(3:00-6:00)
Final Forum (Library) PROPOSAL
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ASSESSMENTS
1. Topic Exercise(In-class with Partner). You will consider the
definition of a researchtopic and brainstorm to compile a list of
possible topics. See course website for links to
professional organization sites. Browse your content area and
the others for ideas.
(Submit list of 10 topics and five education terms that you
learned, by emailattachment (one per group))DUE 6/6, 7 p.m.[5%]
2. Ethics Reflection. Read and reflect on your interpretation
and reaction to the legal andethical considerations discussed in
Chapter 1. What are your responsibilities as far as
research ethics?(Submit by email attachment, 250-300 words.)DUE
6/7, 7 p.m.[10%]
3. ERIC Exercise. (In-class with Partner). You will work with
ERIC database tocomplete ERIC Scavenger Hunt by locating studies.
Submit hard copy (one per group).
DUE 6/8, 12 noon. [5%]
4. Bibliography. Choose a topic in your content area and locate
references for that topic.Collect a list of five research articles
that might be used in the literature review. Include
at least 1 journal article (EJ), and at least 1 ERIC document
(ED). For each source, givethe reference in APA format. (Submit by
email attachment)DUE 6/11, 7 p.m. [10%]
5. QUIZ 1. Chapters 1-10. Vocabulary and basic concepts.
Multiple choice and shortanswer. Your choice of one hour during the
day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.DUE 6/15, 5 p.m.
[10%]
6. Descriptive Analysis - EXCEL. Using online NCLB data, you
will organize andsummarize graphically to answer questions. (Submit
hard copy) DUE 6/14, 5 p.m.
[10%]
7. Statistical Analysis - SPSS. Given datasets, you will run
basic analysis with SPSS andinterpret results. (Submit hard
copy)DUE 6/22, 5 p.m. [10%]
8. Qualitative Analysis - Inspiration. You will perform data
analysis on given narratives.Turn in concept map, list of
identified themes, and conclusions (Hard copy). DUE 6/27,
5 p.m. [10%]
9. Quantitative Article Review. You will analyze a quantitative
article and submit yourreview to Sakai (500-600 words). See
outline. You will share your entry in a 3-slide
PowerPoint presentation (1=title and research question
2=methodology, 3=results). Alsosubmit hard copy of PowerPoint
handout. DUE 6/18, 10 a.m. [10%]
10.Qualitative Article Review. You will analyze a qualitative
article and submit yourreview to Sakai (500-600 words). See
outline. You will share your entry in a 3-slide
PowerPoint presentation (1=title and research question
2=methodology, 3=results). Alsosubmit hard copy of PowerPoint
handout. DUE 6/25, 10 a.m. [10%]
11.Proposal. Submit a study proposal related to a possible
teaching topic. This is notbinding; it is very likely your topic
will change in the fall. See outline. Send by emailattachment.DUE
6/29, 3 p.m. [10%]
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Article Review Format
1.APA Reference2.Introduction3.
Research Question4.Type of Research (by method and purpose)
5.Methodology (Subjects, Measures/Procedures,
Analysis)6.Results7.Critique8.Implications for your teaching
Proposal Format
Title
Background and Purpose
Introduction (Brief theoretical base and lit review) Research
question
Participants (study population)
Describe students. Sample size
Methodology
What kind of tasks will participants complete? How will data be
analyzed?
References
CITI:
CITI Training is required of ALL researchers submitting a
Research Proposal to the
IRB. The CITI online tutorial gives an overview of the primary
issues related toresearch involving human participants. You will be
submitting your proposal for the
research project in EDU 715 in the fall. Please make sure that
you have completed theCITI training (Group 2) by August 31 when you
return to school. You will turn in your
Completion Record to your advisor at that time. A score of 80%
is required.
See: www.citiprogram.org
Also: http://www.wfu.edu/rsp/irb/education.html
