Maricopa Community Colleges  ETL120   19924-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/24/92
ETL120 19924-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Classroom Research Methods
Classroom Research (CR) concepts and techniques. Emphasis on how to integrate CR into everyday teaching practice. Development of peer network and support groups for on-going discussion of CR applications. Prerequisites: Teacher certification.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ETL120   19924-99999 Classroom Research Methods
1. Identify teaching goals for a specific class. (I)
2. Differentiate between classroom research, classroom assessment, and traditional research. (II)
3. Use and interpret results of assessment techniques. (III)
4. Establish peer dialogues as means of support. (IV)
5. Develop, implement, and evaluate the results of a classroom research project to assess one teaching goal. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ETL120   19924-99999 Classroom Research Methods
    I. Teaching Goals
        A. Purpose
        B. Analyzing goals
        C. Categories of goals
        D. Impact of CR on goals
      II. Research and Assessment
          A. Characteristics of traditional research
          B. Characteristics of classroom research
          C. Characteristics of classroom assessment activities
          D. Characteristics of CR projects
        III. Classroom Assessment Techniques
            A. Procedures, examples, data analysis, pros, and cons
              1. One-minute papers
              2. Focused listing
              3. Directed paraphrase
              4. Paper or project prospectus
              5. Student goals rankings
              6. Punctuated lectures
              7. RSQC2
              8. Exam evaluations
              9. Other techniques
            B. Applications in classroom setting
              1. Preparing students
              2. Application hints
              3. Involving students
              4. Sharing results
          IV. Peer Dialogue on Project
              A. Developing networks
              B. Asking critical questions
              C. Follow up and support processes
            V. Designing a CR project for a teaching goal
                A. Selecting the course
                B. Identify the teaching goal
                C. Planning the assessment process
                D. Peer feedback on the plan
                E. Implementing the project
                F. Monitoring results
                G. Sharing findings with students and colleagues
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