EDU 5100 - Introduction to Graduate Education and Research

3 cr

This course is designed to provide an overview of the major discussions and debates in the area of education and research. The main questions this course addresses are: What is education research and what kinds of education research are possible? Objectives of this course include: To develop a deeper understanding of issues surrounding education research; to understand the process of conducting research; to consider the ethics and politics of research; to gain an understanding of the production o knowledge; and to generate potential areas of interest to pursue in the field of education.
Fall