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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS
EDUC 622 EDUC 622
Research and Evaluation Methods in Education
Research and Evaluation Methods in Education
Spring 2001
INSTRUCTOR: Sharon H. Ulanoff, Ph.D.,
OFFICE: University Hall 425
TELEPHONE: [phone]
E-MAIL:
[email protected]
FAX: [phone]
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and by
appointment
CLASS MEETING TIME/PLACE: Tuesdays, 4:00–6:45p.m., off
campus
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce
educational practitioners to the fields of educational research and
evaluation. As such, it explores quantitative and qualitative
methods of designing and conducting research and evaluation in the
context of classroom settings. It further examines measurement,
assessment, common statistical techniques and methods for
critiquing research and program evaluation studies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course enables students to become
good consumers of research and evaluation by providing a
foundation of knowledge in the area of research methods that will
enable them to read research and program evaluation reports with
enough understanding to determine a study’s merits. Therefore
students will:
 Develop a working understanding of research methods and
designs for educational settings;
 Learn formal and informal approaches to classroom assessment
that can be applied to improve pedagogy and enhance
accountability;
 Enhance their practical understanding of both quantitative and
qualitative research methods (descriptive statistics, ethnography,
case studies, etc.);
 Be able to analyze the strengths and limitations of educational
research studies;
 Be able to refer to appropriate sources to find the answers to
research and evaluation problems and produce a comprehensive
review of the literature; and
 Design and conduct an original research project.
MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the College of Education
Community is to collaboratively transform public education by
preparing thoughtful educators and advancing professional
practices. We are committed to diversity, educational equity, and
social justice, exemplified through reflective teaching, life-long
learning innovative research, and ongoing service. Our practices
demonstrate a commitment to student centered education, diversity,
collaboration, professionalism, and shared governance. (adopted by
COE Governance Community October, 1997).
ATTENDANCE POLICY. The Governance Community of the
College of Education adopted the following policy on 12/19/97: Due
to the dynamic and interactive nature of courses in the College of
Education, all students are expected to attend all classes and
participate actively. At a minimum, students must attend more than
80% of class time, or s/he may not receive a passing grade for the
course at the discretion of the instructor. Individual instructors may
adopt more stringent attendance requirements. Should the student
have extenuating circumstances, s/he should contact the instructor
as soon as possible.