ED 7700 - Methods Research in Ed Setting

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

School of Education

Description:

Introduction to research methodology as it pertains to the teaching of a specific discipline, clarifying the nature of principles that govern the effective use of emerging new research designs. Particular emphasis will be placed on the influencial notion that expertise involves a growing competence in 'finding ones way' around a domain and using resources in that domain appropriately and effectively. A review of research in the teaching of discipline is required. It must relate to theories of learning, philosophies and patterns of curriculum design; methods, materials, settings, and techniques of instruction; measurement and evaluation of teaching and learning. The candidate will then develop a research project on a significant problem in the teaching of the discipline. This involves the imlpementation of principles of educational research by successful completion of the introduction to the proposed project (chapter 1 of the thesis), accompanied by the demonstrated acquisition of hte knowledge of the background research in the teaching of the discipline by successfully producing a review of the literature. (Chapter II of the thesis).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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