COLLEGE OF SAINT ELIZABETH
Department of Education
SYLLABUS
Course Number:
EDAS 611
Instructor:
Alan Markowitz, Ed.D.
amarkowitz@cse.edu
(973) 290-4328
Title: ACTION RESEARCH
Day and Time:
TBA
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Course Description:
This course provides on-going support for educational leadership students as they work
as members of research teams to complete an action research project on an authentic
school-based problem. Future school leaders must possess the following knowledge and
skills, as reflected in the TEAC claims and the NJISLLC standards, in order to promote
the success of all students:
1. Facilitate the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a
vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community.
2. Advocate, nurture, and sustain an ethical, fair, and caring school culture and
instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.
3. Ensure management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe,
efficient, and effective learning environment.
4. Collaborate with families and community members, responding to diverse
community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
5. Act at all times with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
6. Respond to and influence the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural
context in order to positively affect the educational process for the school
community.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the student will:
1. Apply the action research process in a real school setting.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of professional literature in the action
research process.
3. Present findings in a scholarly, organized manner to an audience of peers.
4. Produce a final written report that meets College standards.
Required Texts and Materials:
American Psychological Association Publication Manual, 4th edition, Washington
DC.
Sagor, Richard. Guiding School Improvement Through Action Research. ASCD,
Alexandria, VA. 2000.
Evaluation Policy:
Assessment and evaluation for this course will be performance-based. Therefore,
attendance and active involvement in class discussions and activities is essential and
expected. There will be written assignments, class projects, and individual and group
presentations.
Class Schedule:
Session One
Action Research Overview
Final Report Contents
Problem Statement Review
Data Sources
Progress Report I
Session Two
Progress Report II
Session Three
Final Presentations
NOTE: Other sessions to be scheduled on an as needed basis with individual
research teams.
Course and College Policies:
The College policy on academic integrity, as described in the Student handbook, applies
to all your work in this course. Students with documented learning disabilities are
encouraged to discuss accommodations with the professor.