MAT 521 - Foundations of Educational Research

4 credits
Examines literature and research from diverse social science disciplines to present American public education in its historical and social contexts. Particular emphasis is placed upon the multicultural history, social and political changes of public education in the United States and the implications of the increasing diversity of students and society. Focuses on identifying relevant research questions and problems of practice, including literature reviews, data collection, data analysis, ethics and the appropriate use of information technology. This course also assists students’ identity development as teacher-researchers through the use of action research to assess teaching effectiveness in relation to student learning outcomes. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching program.
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