This course will provide practicing teachers an introduction to science education research with a focus on research design development, qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis techniques.
An online, problem-based course in which students conduct data analysis on climate variability, modeling, and Earth system impacts and apply results to societal issues.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Investigate current science education research, report on topics of interest in recent literature, discuss individual research problems.
An introduction to research in discipline based science education, providing background and experience in the major activities associated with current practice in both field-based and quantitative studies.
SRM 502: with minimum grade of C
Research a problem in K-12 science education relevant to students' teaching situations. Develop goals, review literature, and plan an action research project. This course is the first of three courses.
SCED 600: with minimum grade of C
Conduct the action research plan developed and approved in
SCED 695. An approved Action Research Plan Project is required to take this course. Second of three course series.
SCED 695: with minimum grade of C
Complete the action research project by developing a summary and discussion. The final project must be presented to the action research committee. Final of a three course series.
SCED 696: with minimum grade of C
For majors in the Graduate Interdisciplinary Degree Program M.A. Natural Science K-12 Teaching Emphasis. and wish to complete a thesis. S/U Graded.
SCED 600: with minimum grade of C