EDCO 747 - Qualitative Methods of Research

EDCO 747 Class Introductions

In Module/Week 1, the candidate will create a brief personal biography introducing himself/herself to the instructor and to the rest of the class. This brief biography should include the following items: degree that the candidate is pursuing, the candidate’s current job, and a recent picture. The candidate may add any other details that he/she wishes.

EDCO 747 Discussion Board Forums (7)

The candidate will complete discussion forums in two parts. First, the candidate should post a new thread in response to the provided prompt. Then, the candidate should reply to the specified number of classmates. Threads should be posted by the end of Thursday of the week the forum is assigned and replies should be posted by the end of Sunday of the same week (except for the final discussion forum in week 8; replies should be posted by Friday 11:59 pm of that week)(MLO: A, C, D, E, G, H)

EDCO 747 Reading Summary

In Module/Week 1, candidates will have the opportunity to practice their APA writing and formatting skills through composing clear and concise chapter summaries for their assigned reading that week. The summaries should follow the format provided in the course and should clearly reflect APA style and writing. (MLO: A, D, G)

EDCO 747 Research Plan Overviews

Throughout the course, candidates will build a preliminary research plan that will be submitted in three different stages (weeks 2, 4, & 6). Once completed, this plan will be the template for the final research prospectus. (MLO: C, F, G)

EDCO 747 Five Approaches Table

In Module/Week 3, candidates will complete a chart that will allow them to define, explain, and discuss five major qualitative research methods. (MLO: D, G, H).

EDCO 747 Article Critiques (2)

During Modules/Weeks 3 and 5, candidates will read and critique an article based on the information provided in chapter 5 and the appendices of the textbook. The critique should be a double-spaced review of the study’s purpose, theory, methods, and major findings. Both critiques should also follow APA style and should match the formatting guidelines provided. (MLO: B, D, F, G, H)

EDCO 747 Field Notes Interviews

Candidates will practice collecting data in the field through conducting two interviews with individuals who have earned a doctorate degree in the field of counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, education or a related field. Each interview should be kept at about a 1-hour time limit and should be audio recorded for official transcription, which will be submitted. An interview template is provided with a detailed list of questions. Initial interview must be completed by Wednesday of Module/Week 5. The completed interview templates will be submitted in Module/Week 7. (MLO: C, E, G)