EDUC 704 - Research Methodologies: Qualitative Action Research

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Students study the nature of systematic inquiry and survey qualitative methods for investigating issues in education. Course topics include use of library resources, data gathering and processing and evaluation of research articles. Students develop an action research approach to investigating an enduring problem of practice they encounter as classroom teachers. In preparation for embarking on their own research project, students write a research proposal, including a literature review pertinent to their inquiry.
Students need 3 semesters to complete the course.