| CourseGoals |
LearningObjectives |
LearningActivities |
AssessmentMethods |
Taxonomy* |
| Learn about the historical and philosophical foundations of qualitative research in education |
Enhance knowledge of the underlying philosophical assumptions and theoretical perspectives of qualitative research and case study applications in education |
Online Learning Community: Participate in Instructor Guided Discussion (setting up a Forum in Moodle);Participate in Peer Led Discussion (setting up a Forum in Moodle) |
Both discussion forums are graded based on the criteria (“Satisfactory” or “Needs Revision”) using a scoring checklist which will be shared with students (Formative Assessment) |
Levels 1 & 2 |
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Understand how to deal with validity, reliability, and ethical issues in qualitative research and case study applications in education |
In-Class Exam: Take objective test questions (selected-response items) on validity, reliability, and ethics |
The exam is graded based on the specific, predetermined answers(Summative Assessment) |
Levels 1, 2 & 3 |
| Develop “hands on” understanding of techniques and tools used in educational qualitative research |
Demonstrate basic skills of reading and critiquing qualitative research studies, evaluation studies, or case studies in education |
Critical Review Paper:Write a critical review of a journal article (qualitative research and case studies in education) (setting up an Assignment in Moodle) |
The paper is graded based on a rubric (grading criteria in the rubric will be shared with students at the beginning of the course) (Formative/Summative Assessment) |
Levels 4 & 5 |
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Enhance substantial understanding of qualitative research data collection and analysis methods in education |
Fieldwork and Field Notes: Conduct observation and write field notes; Conduct a face-to-face interview and write field notes |
Notes are graded based on the criteria (“Satisfactory” or “Needs Revision”) using a scoring checklist which will be shared with students at the beginning of the course (Formative Assessment) |
Levels 3 & 4 |
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Demonstrate knowledge of writing and reporting qualitative research by collecting data using observation and interview methods |
Fieldwork Report (Final): Revise the field notes; Present the revised field notes as a final project (in class) |
Written report and oral presentation are graded based on a scoring rubric which will be shared with students at the beginning of the course (Summative Assessment) |
Levels 4, 5 & 6 |
