TEP-6140: Foundations of Educational Research

This course is designed to introduce students to the issues central to educational and social research. In order to provide the skills and knowledge that allow students to become critical consumers of both theory and research, the course includes discussion of various research designs, especially action research and ethnography, and key elements of critical evaluation. In addition, students learn to search and locate sources and support for current policies and practices related to their professional interests. Foundations of Educational Research begins with students’ questions concerning the policies, issues and conditions of contemporary organizations. The knowledge, perspectives, and practice they need to become critical consumers of theory and research are provided. Students are presented with a systematic study of current research and research methods for conducting educational and organizational research. The objectives in this course focus on the knowledge base, research techniques, and applications of appropriate forms of research that can be applied to improve one’s own professional practice. Additionally, students will establish the research topic that will become the subject of their theses or projects.
Min. Credits: 3.0
Credit Basis: Quarter credit
Location(s): Antioch Univ Santa Barbara
Method(s): Classroom
Faculty Consent Required: N
Program Approval Required: N
Course Type Education

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TEP-6140: Foundations of Educational Research