Author:Ary, Jacobs, Razavieh and Sorensen; 7th edition

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific approach in education and the basics of educational research.

2. Demonstrate the use of descriptive and inferential statistics in educational research.

3. Articulate the fundamentals of measurement.

4. Discuss basic research methods such as : experimental , ex post facto, correlational, survey, qualitative and action research.

5. Write a research proposal.

The nature of scientific inquiry (Ch. 1)

The scientific approach in education (Ch.2)

The research problem (Ch.3)

Reviewing the literature (Ch.4)

Guidelines for writing research proposals (Ch. 18)

Analyzing, interpreting and reporting results (Ch. 19)

Validity and Reliability(Ch.9)

Ex Post Facto Research (Ch.12) Research Proposal Due

Qualitative Research (Ch. 15)-Action Research and Evaluation( Ch. 17)

and Assessments:

1.Reading Assignments

2.Orientation to research materials and technology in gray library.

3.Homework Problems

4. Research Problem Statement.

5.Finding Journal Articles.

6.Plan, design and write a research proposal to be presented in class.

7. Use a computer software package to do at least four different types of statistical analyses utilizing textbook and/or homework problems.

1.Exams

2.Attendance

3. Problems worked correctly exams.

4.Group process.

5. Journal articles turned in and discussed in class.

6. Review of written proposal.

7.Hard copies of output turned in and discussed.

Project-25%

           100%

(http://dept.lamar.edu/education.standards/stframe.htm), or on the State Boards of Educator Certification website(http://www.sos.state.tx.us).

 School Counselor Standards

(Texas State Board for Educator certification)

(b) Standard I. Learner-Centered Knowledge:

the certified school counselor has a broad knowledge base. the certified school counselor must know and understand:

(13) counseling-related research techniques and practices.

(c) Standard II. Learner -Centered Skills:

The Certified school counselor applies the knowledge base to promote the educational , personal, social, and career development of the learner. the certified school counselor must:

(9) use counseling-related research techniques and practices to address student needs; and

Texas State Board of Educator  certification standards for Principals

(e) Learner-Centered Communications and Community Relations. A principal is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources. At the campus level, a principal understands, values. and is able to:

(1)demonstrate effective communication through oral, written, auditory, and nonverbal expression.

(h) Learner-Centered Instructional Leadership and Management. A principal is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a campus culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. At the campus level, a principal understands, values, and is able to:

(1)facilitate the development of a campus learning organization that supports instructional improvement and change through an ongoing study of relevant research and best practice.

National Policy Board for Educational Administration(NPBEA)

Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Standards

(1.2b) candidates demonstrate the ability to use data-based research strategies and strategic planning processes that focus on student learning to inform the development of a vision, drawing on relevant information sources such as student and family demographic data, at and analysis of community needs.

(1.4b) candidates design or adopt a system for using data-based research strategies to regularly monitor, evaluate, and revise the vision.

(2.3c) candidates demonstrates an understanding of how to use appropriate research strategies to regularly monitor, evaluate, and revise the vision.

(4.2b) candidates demonstrate the ability to use appropriate assessment strategies and research methods to understand and accommodate diverse school and community conditions and dynamics

These standards can be found on the National Policy Board for Educational Administration website: www.npbea.org  as well as the website for the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Evaluation. www.ncate.org

(NCATE website on the Lamar University-College of Education

website: http://dept.lamar.edu/education/ncate/ncateframe.html)