ed 634 syllabus

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Qualitative Research Methods in EducationED 634 (Online): Winter 2008

Instructor: Dr. Mary Bucy Phone: 503-838-8794 (office)541-752-5612 (home)

541-602-1144 (cell)E-mail: [email protected]

Course Description:This course presents the substance of qualitative research as well as the methods. By

examining the traditions and theories of qualitative research, students will explore theprincipal methodologies and critical issues. They will apply this knowledge to their own

research plans.

Text:Hubbard, R. and Power, B. (2003). The Art of Classroom Inquiry: A Handbook forTeacher-Researchers. Heinemann Books, Portsmouth, NH

Additional readings will be provided online.

Course Goals:1. To gain an understanding of the goals and nature of qualitative research.

2. To gain an understanding of the implications of qualitative research for educators.3. To gain an appreciation of the research process.

4. To discover ways to incorporate research into your own professional life.

Objectives:At the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Conduct and write-up a qualitative research study

2. Collect and analyze data using a variety of techniques3. Understand and discuss the fundamentals of qualitative research models: case study,

action research, phenomenology, and others.

Requirements (details will be provided online as each assignment is introduced)1. Complete all readings

2. Participate in all online discussions.

3. Participate in all online exercises, including, but not limited to: conducting an observation and note-taking activity conducting an interview maintaining and analyzing an anecdotal record providing feedback to discussion group members

4. Prepare and submit a research brief.

5. Conduct a mini-research study and submit a written research paper


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Tentative Schedule (some readings may be changed or added)

Topic Readings Due

Unit 1 What is qualitativeresearch

Qualitative vs.quantitative

Classroom Inquiry

Introduction

Chapter 1

Bogdan & Biklin pp 236-246Sample research questions

Jan 8

Unit 2 Action research BrownAction research in the classroom: A

process that feeds the spirit of theadolescent.

Jan 15

Unit 3 Research Design Classroom InquiryChapter 2

Stake

The Art of Case Study Research

Chapter 1

Jan 22

Unit 4 Data CollectionObservationInterviews

Anecdotal recordsSurveys

DocumentsNote-taking

Classroom Inquiry

Chapter 3

Jan 29

Unit 5 Data CollectionDrawingsAudiotapes

VideotapesPhotography

MasseyThe way we do things around here: theculture of ethnography. Feb 5

Unit 6 Data Collection (cont.) Classroom InquiryChapter 4 Feb 12

Unit 7 Data AnalysisInterpretationResearcher Bias /

disclosure

Classroom Inquiry

Chapter 5

Morse & RichardsRead Me First: a User's Guide to

Qualitative Methods.Chapters 6 & 7

Bogdan & Biklin pp. 33-34

Qualitative Research for Education: AnIntroduction to Theories and Methods

Feb 19


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Unit 8 Literature Review Gall, J., Gall, M, & Borg, R.Applying Educational Research: APractical Guide.

Appendix 5: Questions for EvaluatingQualitative Research Reports.

Feb 26

Unit 9 Writing up ResearchReliability and

Validity

Classroom Inquiry

Chapters 6 & 7

Eisner, Elliot W.

Validity in educational criticism

Mar 4

Unit 10 Ethics Soltis, Jonas F.The Ethics of Qualitative Research

Mar 11

Unit 11 Submit final researchprojects

Mar 17

Grading CriteriaParticipation in online activities and discussions 40%Research Brief 10%

Mini Research Project 50%

GradesA 94-100A- 90-93

B+ 87-89B 84-86

B- 80-83C+ 77-79

C 74-76C- 70-73

D 60-69F