The most commonly used techniques employed in educational research are studied. Guided reading and discussion of research articles in reading education are provided. Research studies are analyzed and criticized with special attention given to the methodology of the studies.
Enrollment is limited to matriculated graduate students with permission of the graduate advisor.
An understanding of research procedures and the contributions research has made to the field of reading education are essential for success as a reading specialist. Such knowledge will also provide the basis for continued professional growth as a teacher. This is a three credit graduate course with enrollment restricted to those who have completed the prerequisites for the Master's Degree in reading. The course has three purposes. The first is to help students learn the most commonly used research techniques employed in educational research.