This course revolves around the theory and methods of qualitative research, drawn from the social sciences of anthropology and sociology, as applied to education. Students will learn to formulate a research question, collect data through observation and interviewing, and analyze data.
Coursework includes a student-developed research project, e.g., a pilot study for the dissertation.
The process of analysis and interpretation Writing and reporting on research Criteria for Evaluation Students are evaluated on participation in class, written assignments, oral presentation of research, and written research paper. University of California Press. Qualitative evaluation methods . A course reader will include journal articles that represent exemplary models of qualitative research studies.