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Course Outlines

Fall 2020 - EDUC 222 D100

Research Methods in Educational Psychology (3)

Class Number: 5187

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 18, 2020
    Fri, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Corequisites:

    EDUC 220.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An introductory survey of research methods used in developing and testing theories in educational psychology. Illustrations are drawn from published research in educational psychology. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will be delivered remotely.  Students are expected to be online and available during scheduled class time.


This course will provide an opportunity for participants to establish their understanding of research through critical exploration of the scientific method, ethical issues in research, and knowledge acquisition approaches. The course introduces the language of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Participants will use these theoretical underpinnings to begin to critically review literature, to explore an initial research project relevant to their interests, and to determine how research findings are useful in forming their understanding of educational psychology.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

  1. Explain and use key concepts in quantitative and qualitative research methods
  2. Distinguish among different research designs and identify the proper design for addressing a particular research question
  3. Evaluate and critique qualitative and quantitative research
  4. Describe the ethical principles that guide research with human subjects
  5. Write a research proposal following APA-style guidelines

Grading

  • Assignments 40%
  • Midterm 20%
  • Final 30%
  • Research Project 10%

NOTES:

For all classes, the instructor will post in advance course objectives, PowerPoint presentations, required readings, and activities (e.g., reflective journals, online discussion, small group activities).

The activities will have an extended deadline so that students in their small group can complete them in their own time.

Students can log into CANVAS at the website: https://canvas.sfu.ca/

After a successful log in, students should see a link for the course: EDUC 222-D100. Students can access additional course materials in the “Files” section of CANVAS. The class will consist of instructor’s online presentations using BB collaborator, online discussions, and small group assignments.

Students are required to read all the required readings and review the PowerPoint presentation to be able to complete all the course activities and have a meaningful participation in class.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Christensen, L., Burke, J., Turner, L. (2020). Research Methods, Design, and Analysis (Thirteen Edition). Boston, MA: Pearson.
ISBN: 9780135719305

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SFU General Notes: APA (6th ed., 2010) citation guide
https://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/cite-write/citation-style-guides/apa

RECOMMENDED READING:

Bhattacherjee, A. (2012). Social science research: Principles, methods, and practices. http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1002&context=oa_textbooks

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A list of additional readings will be provided and made available on Canvas.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).