Description
The qualitative and quantitative methodologies and terminology of educational research are studied, along with evaluation and action research. Major emphasis is placed on developing a research proposal to conduct an individual action research project. The elements of the proposal include the identification of an action research topic; a review of the pertinent literature, both primary and secondary; the identification of a qualitative or quantitative research design; and a plan for the analysis of the data that will be gathered. Emphasis is placed on reading and interpreting present-day educational research that can be applied to the fields of administration, leadership, and curriculum and instruction