EDU792: Systems of Human Inquiry
Credit Hours:
3
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Estimated Hours Per Week:
20
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Overview
This course examines why we inquire and how researchers' theoretical frameworks inspire and shape research. The course is a discussion of the philosophical foundations of research paradigms and epistemologies. Candidates gain an understanding of the fundamental concepts of research and come away with sufficient knowledge of the differences between qualitative and quantitative research to be able to choose a direction for their own research.
In the course project, Research Report: Solving Real Education Problems Using Inquiry Systems, candidates investigate a researchable education problem of their own choosing. Candidates write an inquiry plan to solve a problem from within at least one specific and current theoretical framework.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Analyze and evaluate systems of inquiry.
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Synthesize at least five education research resources that inform their thinking and articulate a personal framework for inquiry into an education problem
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Prepare a decision matrix that can be used to determine a systematic approach to investigate an important education problem.
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Write an inquiry plan to solve an important education problem from within at least one specific and current theoretical framework.
Prerequisites
EDU791 is a prerequisite for this course.
Required Texts
EDU792 texts are available from the JIU/MBS bookstore
