Professional Education Unit Foundational and Graduate Studies in Education

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1 Professional Education Unit Foundational and Graduate Studies in Education Understanding and Conducting Research: Effective Schools (Online) EDD Fall 2013 Instructor: L. Jeannie Justice, EdD Office: GH 408 Phone: Fax: Office Hours: online by appointment (please or call to setup) Course Description: EDD 810 Understanding and Conducting Research: Effective Schools (3-0-3) On Demand EDD 810 Understanding and Conducting Research: Effective Schools (3-0-3) On Demand Pre-requisite: Admission to the Educational Leadership Ed.D. program. The candidate s previous experience with conducting and applying research will be reviewed to determine if additional research and/or statistical courses are needed as a pre or co-requisite. This course provides advanced study on quality of applied educational research and the development and application of effective educational research designs aimed at eliminating barriers to student learning. Candidates will explore research on effective schools and other bodies of research that examine practices shown to increase student achievement. Required Field Experience Hours: N/A Community Engagement: A Light to and from the Mountains The Professional Education Unit at Morehead State University delivers rigorous, high quality programs that prepare professionals informed by best national and international scholarship, plus research, literature, and experiences specific to Appalachia- preparing professionals to improve the schools, quality of life, and the communities in which they live and serve. This statement is not only the strategic mission for the College, but it also incorporates the conceptual framework that guides all our activities. Conceptual Framework Outcomes (CFOs): The Unit and the faculty within individual programs assess the degree to which its graduates: 1. Master the content knowledge, professional and the twenty first century skills need to make an optimal contribution to whole student learning in education settings. 2. Are competent in the collection and use of data to inform decision making and to demonstrate accountability for student learning. 3. Demonstrate professional dispositions 4. Are culturally competent and understand the regions from which they have come utilizing knowledge and experiences to effectively bridge the gaps (economic, achievement, and geographic) ensuring optimal learning for all students. 5. Engage in authentic field experiences in collaboration with committed school based partners and are empowered to improve the quality of education throughout this region and beyond.

2 Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): By the end of this course, the candidate will be able to: 1. Candidates will become wise consumers of research by identifying research applicable to the candidates professional careers and workplaces, evaluating the quality of research, and ascertaining if the research findings could have an impact in their work setting. 2. Candidates will develop and apply effective research designs with the goal of eliminating barriers to learning, especially those barriers found within educational institutions and impact students from a variety of diverse settings. 3. Candidates will analyze data to solve educational problems in advance of catastrophic and/or highly unpredictable situations. NCATE/ EPSB Accreditation Alignment of CFOs and SLOs: Program: Ed.D. Ed. Tech Track EDD 810 Understanding and Conducting Research: Effective Schools Aligned with Assessment (point values) Kentucky Teacher (KYS) KERA or Kentucky Core Academic (KCAS) (English/Language Arts and Math) Education Professional Board (EPSB) International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) NCATE [Online Participation and activities, 175 pts.] CFO: 1, 2, 3 [Article Analysis Deconstruction, 50 pts.] CFO: 1, 2 [Annotated Bibliography, 100 pts.] CFO: 1, 2 [Human Subjects Training Module, 50 pts.] CFO: 2, 3 SLO: 2 [Research Proposal, 150 pts.] CFO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 2, 3

3 Assignment Descriptions: Program: Ed.D. Ed. Tech Track EDD 810 Understanding and Conducting Research: Effective Schools Assessment (percent) [Online Participation, 10%] [Inquiry Topic Proposal, 5%] [Introductory Chapter, 30%] [Article Analysis & Deconstruction, 20%] [Terminology Flash Cards, 5%] [Methodology Chapter, 30%] Description Online participation is a large portion of the course. You are expected to be engaged in the online discussion boards, virtual chats, and collaborations with your class group for specific assignments. Please participate thoroughly, honestly, and respectfully with your peers. (This category consists of all postings, critiques, reflections, and any other assignments not specifically listed below.) Participants will develop a research proposal focused on an educational problem/topic they could address within their educational organization. Your Inquiry Topic Proposal must include a brief discussion (academic discussion with contemporary literature citations) of how your topic of choice relates to a need or gap in knowledge in Educational Technology, two (at least) research questions built around your topic, and a brief synthesis of literature related to your topic area of choice (you should demonstrate that you have given critical thought to the body of literature that exists in relation to the topic). Participants will submit the purposed Introductory chapter of their capstone project. Participants will break down and critique three types of articles based on types of research. Participants will then use the articles to identify validity & reliability. Participants will then use this format to deconstruct articles using those three types of methodology. Participants will create electronic flash cards of terminology related to the types of research methods. Participants will submit the purposed Methodology chapter of their capstone project. Grading Scale: A =100%-90% B = 89%-80% C = 79%-70% D = 69%-60% E = 59% and below Required Textbooks: Creswell, J. (2014). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. (4 th Ed.). Sage. ISBN: Pyrczak, F. (2013). Evaluating research in academic journals: A practical guide to realistic evaluation. (5 th Ed.). Pyraczak Publishing. ISBN: American Psychological Association (2009). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. 6 th Ed. American Psychological Association. ISBN

4 Selection of required online readings listed on the BlackBoard course website Web sites used for readings or assignments will be posted in the External Links section of BlackBoard. Fall 2013 Program Completion: If you plan to complete an MSU degree or non-degree program you must have submitted your program completion documentation to the graduate office on the 7 th floor of Ginger Hall. Course Evaluation: All submitted work will be evaluated based on the overall design, quality of work, and quality of writing (use of punctuation, grammar, and spelling). Assignment evaluation documentation will be sent to each student upon grading of the assignments located on BlackBoard. Grades will be posted on the BlackBoard gradebook, which is available to each participant. Attendance Policy: This course is an online course where participants will be active in online learning environments. Participants are expected to contribute to the online activities that occur. All class assignments are due on the date assigned in class. Unexcused late assignments will not be accepted. Academic Honesty: Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism or helping others to commit these acts will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty will result in severe disciplinary action including, but not limited to, failure of the student assessment item or course, and/ or dismissal from MSU. If you are not sure what constitutes academic dishonesty, read the Eagle: Student Handbook or ask your instructor. An example of plagiarism is copying information from the internet when appropriate credit is not given. The policy is located at Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the ADA, all students with a documented disability are entitled to reasonable accommodations and services to support their academic success and safety. Though a request for services may be made at any time, services are best applied when they are requested at or before the start of the semester. To receive accommodations and services the student should immediately contact the Disability Services Coordinator in the Office of Academic and Career Services, 223 Allie Young Hall, , Campus Safety Statement: Emergency response information will be discussed in face-to-face classes. In these types of classes, students should familiarize themselves with the nearest exit routes in the event evacuation becomes necessary. Also, in a face-toface class, you should notify your instructor at the beginning of the semester if you have special needs or will require assistance during an emergency evacuation. Students should familiarize themselves with emergency response protocols at

5 Course Calendar: EDD Fall 2013 Tentative Weekly Schedule Week # Dates Assignment Due 1 Aug Introductions & Current Research Question, Due Sunday, Aug. 25th 2 Aug 26-Sept 1 Quantitative Article Analysis Due Sunday, Sept. 1st 3 Sept 2-8 Qualitative Article Analysis Due Sunday, Sept. 8th 4 Sept 9-15 Mixed methods article analysis Due Sunday, Sept. 15th 5 Sept Threats to Validity & Virtual Flash Cards Due Sunday, Sept. 22nd 6 Sept Inquiry Topic Proposal Due, Sunday, Sept. 29th 7 Sept 30-Oct 6 Quantitative Articles Deconstruction Due Sunday, Oct. 6th 8 Oct 7-13 Qualitative Articles Deconstruction Due Sunday, Oct. 13th 9 Oct Mixed Methods Articles Deconstruction Due Sunday, Oct. 20th 10 Oct None (participants should be working on Introduction) 11 Oct 28-Nov 3 Introductory Chapter Due Sunday, Nov. 3rd 12 Nov 4-10 None (participants should be working on Methodology) 13 Nov None (participants should be working on Methodology) 14 Nov Methodology Chapter Due Sunday, Nov. 24th 15 Nov 25-Dec 1 Critique of Cohort Summary Due Sunday, Dec. 1st 16 Dec 2-8 Class Reflection Due Sunday, Dec. 8th