Summer 2022 - EDUC 719 G031

Research Approaches in Educational Leadership (3)

Class Number: 2211

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

Course Times + Location:

Location: TBA

Instructor:
Daniel Laitsch
dlaitsch@sfu.ca
778-8933472
Office: SURR 5220
Office Hours: By Appointment

Covers research methods, with special reference to research in Education Leadership. Fundamental theories, practices, and ethical issues of educational research are discussed. The course addresses some of the fundamental challenges and decisions in designing and using educational research.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is an introduction to research, with special reference to research in Leadership. Theories, practices, and ethical issues of educational research are discussed. The course addresses fundamental challenges and decisions in designing and using educational research.

Meeting Dates:
May 4, 11, 25
June 1, 15, 22, 29
July 13, 20 27
Aug 3

Meeting Times: 5:30PM-8:30PM

Location: SFU Surrey Campus, Room #5060

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Research surrounds us on a daily basis, yet we rarely take the time to question how the research is being presented, what informed the design, whether it is a “good” study, and how relevant are the findings. More importantly, how can we effectively use research in our own practice?

The purpose of this course is to further develop our understandings of the fundamental elements, concepts, and tools of various research approaches (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods). We will reflect on how our understandings of the world connect to our own experiences and to larger societal issues present in educational settings, and engage the intersections between research, theory, and practice as future researchers. In this course we will critically explore research design from having a “big idea” to forming a research question, articulating the appropriate research method, all the way to elements of the research design and the project itself.

Therefore, the goals of this course will be three-fold: knowledge acquisition, self-reflection, and application to practice. We will explore questions such as: How are we informed by research; how do we understand research; and more importantly, how can we use research, as research practitioners and leaders, to inform our practice? In this course will explore how we support and engage those with whom we work (e.g., colleagues, administration, students, parents, provincial organizations and Ministry of Education) with in the broader educational, professional, and societal experiences by connecting theory, research, and praxis.

Grading

Participation & Reading 10%
Group Work 10%
Research Journal 10%
Lab Notebook 10%
Mini-paper 1 10%
Mini-paper 2 10%
Mini-paper 3 10%
Research Proposal 20%
Proposal Presentation 5%
Evaluation/Grade App 5%

NOTES:

Accessible Learning Needs

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need classroom or exam accommodations are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (1250 Maggie Benston Centre) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion. For more information, please visit https://www.sfu.ca/students/accessiblelearning.html.

REQUIREMENTS:

Academic Honesty and Student Conduct

Academic integrity is a cornerstone of the development and acquisition of knowledge, and a commitment to six fundamental values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility, and courage. Academic integrity includes a commitment not to engage in or tolerate acts of falsification, misrepresentation, or deception – acts which violate the fundamental ethical principles of the University community and compromise the worth of work completed by others. Simon Fraser University is committed to creating a scholarly community characterized by honesty and free inquiry. Each student is responsible for their own conduct as it affects the University community. All members of the University community share the responsibility for the academic standards and reputation of the University. Upholding academic integrity is a condition of continued membership in the university community. To review the full policy, visit http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Please bring a laptop to class with you as much of our work will be computer assisted. If you do not have access to a laptop, please contact me directly. Ideally, you’ll be able to run Excel on the device.

REQUIRED READING:

DeCarlo, M., Cummings, C., & Agnelli, K. (2021). Graduate research methods in social work: A project- based approach. Open Social Work. https://www.doi.org/10.21061/msw-research. Also available at: https://open.bccampus.ca/browse-our-collection/find-opentextbooks/?uuid=9e2f06db-2b79-4cc8-864b-58b9b031eb56

• Please note that this is an Open Educational Resource, free to students. As an OER, my intent is to tailor the text to the course and to education. I hope to have a revised version and URL available prior to the start of class, but if not, the existing text will be used as is. This is my first experiment with OER, so your feedback will be important for future courses.

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association: the official guide to APA style. (Seventh edition.). American Psychological Association. (to be used as a writing resource)

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

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 SUMMER 2022

Teaching at SFU in summer 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction. Some courses may be offered through alternative methods (remote, online, blended), and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required. You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware that remote, online, or blended courses 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.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the summer 2022 term.

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