MED 8802 Action Research Procedures

This course emphasizes the role of Teacher-as-Researcher and the value of action research, a form of self-reflective and systematic inquiry by practitioners on their own practice. The course prepares students to do quality action research in schools. Topics will include an analysis of different forms of action research, ways to identify problems to investigate, the selection of appropriate research methods, collecting and analyzing data, the appropriate uses of technology, ways to draw conclusions from the research, and guidelines for the organization and preparation of scholarly manuscripts. Successful completion of the course requires the development and presentation of an approved proposal for the Action Research Project that is conducted in MED 8803.