University of Calgary : Educational Research EDER

Educational Research EDER

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Instruction is offered by members of Graduate Programs in Education.

Additional graduate education courses are offered under the course heading Educational Psychology (EDPS).

Graduate Courses

Educational Research 603

Research Methods

Introduction to various approaches to research in education.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 605

Special Topics in Professional Development

Course Hours: 1.5 units; Q(1.5-0)
Notes: Consult Schedule of Classes for offerings.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 613

Change and Innovation in Education

Examines both traditional and contemporary research literature relevant to change and innovation in educational settings.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 617

Organizational Theory and Analysis in Education

Human organization as the setting for the delivery of educational services.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 619

Special Topics in Educational Leadership

Attends to the contemporary and timely debates that shape educational leadership at local, national and international levels. Topics are reflective of the pressing and current issues in educational leadership.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Consult Schedule of Classes for offerings.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 621

Assessment of Classroom Learning

Examines both traditional and emerging assessment techniques, including Performance Assessment and Learning Portfolios, for examining students' learning outcomes.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 623

Topics in Educational Technology

Topics and issues in educational technology.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 625

Teacher Evaluation

Examines both traditional and emerging techniques, e.g. portfolios, for assessing teacher performance.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 629

Special Topics in Assessment/Evaluation

Consult Schedule of Classes for offerings.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 631

Special Topics in Adult Learning

Examines topics in adult learning.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 635

Topics in Adult Learning

Explores a variety of current topics and discourses pertaining to adult education and adult learning.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Consult current timetable for offerings. This course is for master's and doctoral students in Adult Learning.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 641

Research on the Reading Process

Examination and criticism of competing theoretical discourses about the teaching and learning of reading in the elementary school.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 649

Special Topics in English Language Education

Explores a variety of theoretical perspectives and discourses in English Language Education.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 651

Philosophy of Education

Philosophical topics in the context of education. Consult Schedule of Classes for offerings.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 653

Sociology of Education

Sociological topics in the context of education. Consult Schedule of Classes for offerings.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 655

Comparative Education

Topics in comparative education. Consult Schedule of Classes for offerings.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 657

Culture and Gender Studies

Culture and gender topics in the context of education. Consult Schedule of Classes for offerings.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 659

History of Education

Historical topics in the context of education. Consult Schedule of Classes for offerings.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 664

Language and Literacy: Theory and Research

The exploration of ideas, issues, and questions related to and beyond the notions of language and literacy, and how they intersect. An introduction to the principles of language learning from cognitive, sociocultural, and critical perspectives.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 667

Second Language Reading and Writing

Research and practice in second language reading and writing; instructional techniques for specific audiences; theories of reading and writing.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 668

Theory and Research in Languages and Diversity

Topics include the acquisition, use, learning and teaching of language(s) and literacy in a variety of settings.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Consult current timetable for offerings.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 669

Aspects of Second Language and Culture

Introduction to research and issues on various aspects of second language and culture.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 671

Conceptualizing Educational Technology

Seminar to familiarize students with the terrain of educational technology.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 673

Instructional Design

Integration of theory and practice associated with the selection and sequencing of content across the instructional spectrum and the matching of instructional strategies to characteristics of learners and content.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 675

Principles of Instructional Development

Topics include the examination of a variety of instructional development models, the systems approach to developing instruction, front-end analysis and needs assessment, risk analysis, constraint analysis, resource analysis, task analysis, and evaluation.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 677

Distributed Learning

Examination of distributed teaching and learning processes in educational systems with attention to computer mediated teaching and communication and integrated instructional design methodologies. Other topics include media selection, online team-building, social context issues, and leadership of distributed learning organizations.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 678

Special Topics in Learning Sciences

Examination of current topics and issues in learning sciences and related areas.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 679

Special Topics in Educational Technology

Examination of current topics and issues in educational technology and related areas.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 681

Studying Curriculum

Curriculum research, theory, and practice with particular reference to curriculum aims, content, organization and change.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Research 681 and any of 665, 669.27 or 699.42 will not be allowed.

Educational Research 682

Conceptualizing Interpretive Inquiry

An introduction to the various approaches to conducting interpretive studies in curriculum.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Required course in MA and MSc Curriculum & Learning programs.

Educational Research 683

Curriculum Development, Implementation and Assessment

Making sense of what happens when curriculum policy becomes reality and affects students, teachers, parents and politicians.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 685

Interpretive Curriculum Discourses

The field of interpretive work in curriculum theory.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)

Educational Research 687

Interpretive Study of Curriculum I

Introduction to the study of curriculum, theory and practice with an emphasis on lived experience at the Master’s level.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Research 687 and either 681 or 683 are not allowed.
Notes: Required course in MA and MSc Curriculum & Learning programs.

Educational Research 688

Interpretive Study of Curriculum II

In-depth study of the historical movements and philosophical contexts of contemporary curriculum theorizing and practice at the Master’s level.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Antirequisite(s): Credit for Educational Research 688 and 685 is not allowed.
Notes: Required course in MA and MSc Curriculum & Learning programs.

Educational Research 689

Aspects of School Curriculum

Introductory systematic study of research and issues focused on various areas of the school curriculum.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 692

Collaboratory of Practice

An examination of real world problems and practices through reviewing the theoretical and research literature linking these to an analytical framework.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 693

Interpretive Study of Curriculum

Introduction to the various forms of educational inquiry.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 696

Special Topics in Education

Topics designed to prepare foreign-prepared teachers to meet Alberta Education teacher certification requirements.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-2)
Notes: Normally restricted to students in the Bridge to Teaching program.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 697

Special Topics

Course Hours: 1.5 units; Q(1.5-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 698

Special Topics

Course Hours: 6 units; F(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 700

Seminar for First-Year Doctoral Students

Seminar on selected topics.
Course Hours: 6 units; F(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.

Educational Research 701

Advanced Research Methods

Advanced study in the conduct of research.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 703

Directed Study

Individual doctoral study in a selected area.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 705

Doctoral Seminar in Educational Leadership

Provides doctoral students with a contemporary Canadian focus on significant issues in educational leadership.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.

Educational Research 707

Collaboratory of Practice I

Review the theoretical and research literature and use an analytical framework to explore problems of practice.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Educational Research 708

Collaboratory of Practice II

Integrate theoretical, research, and practical knowledge through a focus on data collection and analysis.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Educational Research 709

Dissertation Seminar I

Undertaking a doctoral research study after the successful passing of the candidacy exam.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Educational Research 710

Dissertation Seminar II

Ongoing engagement in doctoral research activities as appropriate to the research timelines, research design and methodology, and requirements for writing and defending the dissertation.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

Educational Research 719

Advanced Special Topics in Educational Leadership

Provides doctoral students with advanced exploration of diverse, contemporary topics in k-12 and post-secondary learning organizations.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 733

Advanced Adult Learning

Advanced exploration of diverse topics in adult learning.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 735

Advanced Topics in Adult Learning

Drawing from a foundational understanding and appreciation of adult education and adult learning, this course provides a deeper exploration of current topics and discourses that inform this field of scholarship and practice.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students. Consult current timetable for offerings. Doctoral students are encouraged to discuss enrolment in this course with their supervisor, to determine if they have a foundational understanding of adult education and adult learning (acquired through previous course work or related work experience).
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 741

Advanced Seminar in Theory and Research in Literacy Education

A critical examination of theories, models, and research that underpin literacy education.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.

Educational Research 764

Advanced Language and Literacy: Theory and Research

A deeper exploration of ideas, issues, and questions that relate to and go beyond notions of language and literacy, and how they intersect. An examination of the principles of language learning from cognitive, sociocultural, and critical perspectives.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 768

Theory and Research in Languages and Diversity

Topics include current issues in languages and diversity, assessment and evaluation, language policy and planning, and language-identity-democracy.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students. Consult current timetable for offerings.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 770

Historical and Philosophical Foundations in Learning Sciences

An examination of theories, designs, and practices in learning sciences. Examination of the cognitive and social processes that constitute learning, teaching, and development in and across diverse settings—both formal and informal.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students in the Learning Sciences specialization.

Educational Research 771

Doctoral Seminar in Educational Technology

An examination of the historical and philosophical foundations of field informs the critical analysis of current and emerging research in educational technology. In this seminar, doctoral students study research and methodology across domains of the field, standards for practice, emerging trends and leading, teaching and learning with technology in diverse contexts.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students in Learning Sciences specialization.

Educational Research 772

Advanced Seminar in Design

An introduction to various perspectives on designing formal and informal learning environments in technological and non-technological settings. Exploration of research approaches and methodologies in the scope of design thinking and the structure, nature, contexts, and assessment practices of learning environments. Engagement with applications of theory to practice through structured internships.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students in the Learning Sciences specialization.

Educational Research 773

Advanced Seminar in Design and Development of Learning

An exploration of advances and trends in learning and instructional design and development theory and evaluation; investigate collaboration and community; participatory cultures, innovation and change research, learning science theory, and knowledge building.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Notes: Open to doctoral students from across educational specializations.

Educational Research 774

Leadership, Learning, and Systemic Change

An exploration of systemic and organizational change and innovation theories in relation to leading teaching and learning in agile and changing educational systems and networks. The role of leadership in advancing research and developing systemic change will be examined.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Notes: Open to doctoral students from across educational specializations.

Educational Research 775

Advanced Seminar in Technology Enabled Learning Environments

An evaluation of prevalent and promising distributed, blended and collaborative learning environments through design, development and inclusive learning perspectives; analysis of affordances and constraints of mobile, dynamic and participatory realities and integrative networks.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Notes: Open to doctoral students from across educational specializations.

Educational Research 777

Advanced Seminar in Leading Systemic Change

Key concepts include issues of systemic change, network/systems theory, diffusion of innovations and change theories, complex adaptive leadership, and opportunities for transformed leadership, teaching and learning in agile and changing education systems and networks.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3S-0)
Notes: Open to doctoral students from across educational specializations.

Educational Research 778

Advanced Learning Sciences

Advanced concepts in learning sciences.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 779

Advanced Educational Technology

Advanced concepts in educational technology.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 781

Conceptualizing Curriculum Research

Analysis of different approaches to curriculum research, especially assumptions, meaning frameworks, and views of the theory/practice relationship.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.

Educational Research 782

Interpretive Study of Curriculum III

In-depth study of the various approaches to conducting interpretive studies in curriculum, teaching and learning at the doctoral level.

Course Hours: 6 units; F(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.

Educational Research 783

Advanced Topics in Curriculum and Learning

Advanced study of topics in curriculum and learning at the doctoral level.
Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 784

Doctoral Seminar on Perspectives of Learning

Study of particular aspects of Learning Theory at the doctoral level.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 785

Advanced Study of Interpretive Curriculum Discourses

An advanced study of interpretive curriculum discourses focusing on cutting-edge examples of such work.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.

Educational Research 786

Doctoral Seminar in Interpretive Curriculum Discourses

Study of particular aspects of Interpretive Curriculum Discourses at the doctoral level.

Course Hours: 3 units; H(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

Educational Research 798

Advanced Special Topics

Provides doctoral students with advanced exploration and study of emerging topics in education.
Course Hours: 6 units; F(3-0)
Notes: Normally restricted to doctoral students.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT

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