University of Central Florida
EDA 7274
Learning and Accountability
< Day, Time, Location>
Spring Semester 2011
Dr. William Bozeman
Office
Office Hours
Education Building, Suite 222, P.O. Box 161250, Orlando, FL 32816–1250
Monday and Thursday, 2:00 – 5:00
Email to make an appointment for other discussions.
Office Phone (407) 823-1471
Email (prefer) bozeman@mail.ucf.edu
Course Overview and Description
The guiding purpose of this course is to provide a foundation for and understanding of three areas: (a)
systems concepts, (b) technology applications, and (c) evaluation and data analysis techniques. Systems
approaches provide the conceptual linkage between the purposeful but different activities of research and
evaluation. Class activities relate to these topics as well as discussions of possible research leading to the
doctoral dissertation.
Learning Outcomes and Objectives
Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills to:
1. To understand the role and importance of systems and systemic frameworks in planning, research, and
evaluation.
2. To study and apply the concepts and principles of Breakthrough Thinking in planning and design.
3. To study and appreciate the applications of technology and data analysis to educational management
and leadership.
4. To develop an understanding of analytics in educational decision making.
5. To develop an understanding of the importance of interpreting and communicating evaluation
findings.
Florida Principal Leadership Standards
Instructional Leadership: High performing leaders promote a positive learning culture, provide an effective
instructional program, and apply best practices to student learning, especially in the area of reading and other
foundational skills.
Learning, Accountability and Assessment: High performing leaders monitor the success of all students in the
learning environment, align the curriculum, instruction, and assessment processes to promote effective student
performance, and use a variety of benchmarks, learning expectations, and feedback measures to ensure
accountability for all participants in the educational process.
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Proposed National Standards: Advanced Certification for Educational Leaders
Accomplished educational leaders drive, facilitate, and monitor the teaching and learning process.
Accomplished educational leaders ensure equitable learning opportunities and high expectations for all.
Text
Creighton, T.B. (2007). Schools and Data (2nd Edition).Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Text (Recommended)
Nadler, G. & Hibino, S. (1998). Breakthrough thinking. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing.
Davenport, T.H. & Harris, J.G. (2007). Competing on Analytics. Boston: Harvard Business School Press.
Course Requirements and Grading Strategy
Each student is expected to complete all assignments and activities on schedule. Missing components will result in
a grade of Incomplete. All examinations will be taken on the scheduled dates unless the professor approves prior
arrangements. Students are expected to attend classes and be prepared to participate in discussions. Grades will be
based on the professor's evaluation and will reflect the following weights:
Exam
Project
Assignments
Participation
25%
20%
35%
20%
A+ (97-100)
A (94-96)
A- (90-93)
B+ (87-89)
B (84-86)
B- (80-83)
C+ (77-79)
C (74-76)
C- (70-73)
Note: All assignments and papers are subject to review through turnitin.com
Note: Students with disabilities who need reasonable modifications to complete assignments successfully, are
encouraged to meet with the instructor as early in the semester as possible to identify and plan specific
accommodations. Students may be asked to supply a letter from the Office of Student Disability Services.
Note: According to UCF Golden Rule guidelines, academic dishonesty/cheating, which includes plagiarism, is a
violation of student academic behavior standards and is subject to academic and/or disciplinary action. Within the
College of Education, violations of this nature may also result in a fitness-to-teach evaluation. Students who
plagiarize will receive an F in the course. The research paper must be turned in with a disk so that it can be
submitted to turnitin.com.
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Calendar
This calendar is a guide for your class preparation and planning. Please read the chapters identified prior to class so
that substantial discussion and activity can take place. Changes to the calendar will develop as the semester
proceeds depending upon the pace of the class and outside influences.
Class Dates
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2
3
4
5
6
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Topics
Assignments
Introductions; course overview and
description; introduction to systems concepts
(a) Study TC text (Ch 1), my paper
draft, and BT handout; (b)
Investigate possible student data
sources
Systems descriptions and systems planning
Create a systems matrix example
UCF Library orientation
Discussion of systems matrix as group
activity (continued); systems planning
Systems concepts (continued)
Evaluation criteria, standards, and measures;
validity and reliability; Excel applications;
data analysis
Identify and locate an article in a
professional journal that is related
to school administration as well as
data-driven decision making in
education. Develop a 100-word
abstract and 100-word critique
(a) Revise your systems matrix; (b)
Excel assignment
(a) Revise your systems matrix; (b)
Excel assignment
Exam Review
Prepare Research and Systems
Annotated Bibliography; Study TC
Mid-term Exam
text (Ch 2-3)
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Review of Descriptive Statistics; Data-driven
decision making
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10
11
Data-driven decision making (cont’d)
Study TC text (Ch 6)
Study TC text (Ch 7)
Data-driven decision making (cont’d);
Hypothesis Testing and Inferential Statistics
Study TC text (Ch 4)
Data-driven decision making (cont’d);
Correlational Research
Study TC text (Ch 5)
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Correlational Research (cont’d); CausalComparative Research
Study TC text (Ch 8 & 11)
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Evidence-based field research
TBA
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15
Exam Review
Qualitative Research
Final Exam
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND USE
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WEB LINKS OF INTEREST
ASCD
www.ascd.org
American Evaluation Association
www.eval.org
American Educational Research Association
www.aera.net
American Psychological Association
www.apastyle.org
Education Resources Information Center
www.eric.ed.gov
Florida Educational Research Association
www.feraonline.org
Library-Northern Michigan University
www.nmu.edu/library/apastyle.htm#P1
Mid-continent Research for Education & Learning
www.mcrel.org
OWL Online Writing Lab - Perdue Univ
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
University Council for Educational Administration
www.ucea.org
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