250 Education Research
This course examines the fundamentals of educational research, including qualitative and quantitative methods in the development of reliable knowledge in the field of education.
In iMET, this course is taken in conjunction with EDTE 281 - Tools and the Curriculum. Using what they are learning about technology tools and the curriculum in EDTE 281, and based upon the students' area of interest, students participating in this section of EDTE 250 will develop an action research proposal for a study of the impact combining a curricular strategy with a technology tool or tools in their learning environment.
The coursework includes: the identification and formulation of research problems, research designs and methods for establishing trustworthiness and validity.
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing - 3 units.
Schedule
Final Project
Grading Policy
The Grades for EDTE 250 will be calculated as follows:
| Type |
Points |
|
# |
Total |
~ % Total |
| FTF |
16 |
x |
1 |
16 |
10% |
| Forum |
12 |
x |
4 |
48 |
30% |
| TI |
12 |
x |
1 |
12 |
10% |
| Flex |
12 |
x |
3 |
36 |
20% |
| Project |
42 |
x |
1 |
58 |
35% |
| |
|
|
Total: |
170 |
|
Instructors
Cowan
Required Materials
Cognition and Curriculum Reconsidered, Second Edition
Course Resources
NA
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