This course will be conducted as a seminar in which the educational specialist student will design and implement a research project. The project will include a written proposal with a literature based rational, and a written report of methods, results, and conclusions. Educators know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students. Students will understand the research process used to generate new discipline knowledge and be able to evaluate this knowledge through critical thinking and evaluation.
Educators think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
Students will be able to examine cutting edge knowledge in their discipline and draw upon this research to improve their current teaching practices. Research methods in physical activity . Interpreting research in sport and exercise science . Conducting Research . A handbook for practitioners .