EDUC 5150

Welcome to EDUC 5150!

Welcome to Action Research in Education! This course is designed for educators and others who are passionate about improving educational practices and outcomes through systematic inquiry and reflective practice. Action research is a powerful research approach that empowers educators to investigate and address real-world challenges in classrooms, schools, the workplace, and communities to improve practice. Unlike traditional research methods, action research can be collaborative, participatory, and action-oriented, aiming to produce immediate and practical improvements in educational processes.

You will explore the foundational principles and methodologies of action research and learn how to design and implement an action research project grounded in your own professional practice. Through a combination of readings, discussions, and interactive course activities, you will strengthen your capacity as a practitioner-researcher who uses evidence to reflect on practice and support informed change in educational contexts.

Please review and read the materials in the 'Start Here' module to begin the course. This module provides helpful course information, including the course syllabus, schedule, communication guidelines, and technology support. Your active participation and unique perspectives will benefit our learning community.

Instructor Information

Instructor's name: Dr. Denise Crawford

Email: dschmidt@iastate.edu

Preferred contact method: E-mail or by Appointment on Zoom

Synchronous ZOOM meeting link

Meeting ID: 543 982 8324 (Waiting Room)

Module Listing

Use the Module Listing Grid below to quickly jump to any part of the course. Click on a module title to open its contents, including readings, videos, discussions, and assignments. Use the small arrow icons to expand all module contents at once or collapse them to tidy up your view.

Credit Hours: 3

Course Format: Online

This online course includes asynchronous coursework and required synchronous Zoom meetings.
Assignments must be completed by set due dates.
Attendance is required for scheduled synchronous Zoom meetings.

Zoom Meetings:

Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30
Feb 3, Feb 24, Apr 21, May 12

Follow these steps to begin:

Using the buttons at the top of the page:

Start Here - Review important course details, expectations, and resources to set yourself up for success.
Syllabus – Familiarize yourself with the course structure, policies, assignments, and grading criteria.
Modules – Access content, readings, and assignments.
Schedule - Displays the course timeline with key dates and assignments.

To the left of this section:

Module Listing Grid - Links to each module for easy access.

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