Assumption University
Graduate School of Education
Semester 1/2010
Course Syllabus
Vision:
To be recognized as a leader in graduate studies of education, with a strong focus on the pursuit of knowledge, professional education, the fulfillment of educational communities on worldwide basis with high levels of leadership in teaching, research and community development.
Mission:
To advance, transmit and sustain cutting-edge knowledge and understanding through the conduct of teaching, research and scholarship at the highest international standards, for the benefit of those people employed in, or seeking employment in, the educational profession.
Program: Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Education in Educational Administration
Course Code and Title: ED 7005 Independent Study (6 Credits)
Course Instructor: Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit karnjanapun, PhD. in Educational Media and Technology , University of Missouri-Columbia;USA
supit2010@yahoo.com, supitkrn@au.edu
Venue: E 51 Course Description
Independent Study
Introduces the students to write systematic report paper, designed for individual inquiry and work on topics of interest under the supervision of faculty members.
Course Objectives:
After the students have completed the course learning activities, the students should be able to perform the following tasks:
1. Understand how to write the Independent study systematically and effectively
2. Know how to choose the topic and clearly of the design of study.
3. Demonstrate and develop the presentation clearly.
4. Completed proposal for approval within a semester.
Teaching and Learning Strategies:
1. Active learning, self-study and research-based instruction are the major mode of teaching and learning throughout the course.
2. Students are required to meet Independent study advisor in order to develop the proposal and write the report on the monthly progress on one own work.
3. Students engage in performing certain learning activities, for example, research exercise, cases analysis, articles review, research proposal, etc.
Course Assessment:
Student with the self-discipline is required to submit the assignment in order to fulfill one own experience in doing research. The assignments are as following:
1. Consult with advisors and report on the monthly progress of works from November 2009 to February 2010 to the course coordinator.
2. Submission of four reflection papers on literature review in related topic.
3. Draft of independent study proposal and present to class.
Note: All assignment submitted must follow APA format.
Grading
WP as Work in progress (Student is working on independent study)
P as Pass (Completed Independent study)
Requirement:
1. Students are required to submit all assignments before the presentation.
2. Students who lack 80% attendance are recorded as lack of self-discipline and will be reported to advisor.
Selected Readings:
American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Best, J.W., Kahn, J.V. (1998). Research in Education. 8th ed., MA: A Viacom
Company.
Coleman, M., Briggs, A. R.J. (2002). Research Methods in Educational Leadership and
Management. London: Paul Chapman.
Creswell, J.W. (2008). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating
Quantitative and Qualitative Research. 3rd ed. NJ: Prentice Hall.
Gall, M. D. (2003). Educational research: an Introduction. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Glatthorn, A.A., Joyner, L.R. (2005). Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-
Step Guide. USA.: Corwin Press.
Gravetter, F. J. (2002). Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Pacific Grove:
Wadsworth.
Hanson, K. L. (2005). Preparing for Educational Administration Using Case Analysis. NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Kauchak, D. P. (2003). Learning and Teaching: Research-Based Methods. Boston: Allyn and
Bacon.
Kirkpatrick, L. A. (2003). A Simple Guide to SPSS for Windows: Versions 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0.
Belmont: Wadsworth.
Opie, C. (2004). Doing Educational Research: A Guide to First-Time Researchers. London:
Sage.
Tight, M.(2003). Researching Higher Education. Berkshire: Open University Press.
Vaughn, S. (2004). Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction: Grades K-3.
Alexandria. Va.: ASCD.
Wiersma, W. (2000). Research Methods in Education: An Introduction. Massahusetts:
A Simon and Schuster Company.
Class Schedule (Semester 1/ 2010)
ED 7005 Independent Study (6 Credits)
Week Day D/M/Y Time (am.) Contents Learning Activities
1 Mon. 31 May 10 1800-2100 Welcome
Course Introduction/
The overview Independent study Seminar and
Discussion
2 Mon 7 June 10 1800-2100 Introduction to the Educational Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Study Seminar and
Discussion
3 Mon 14 June 10 1800-2100 Topic Selection
Research Objectives, Hypothesis, research question Seminar and
Discussion
4 Mon 21 June 10 1800-2100 Variables, theoretical framework and Conceptual Framework Seminar and
Discussion
1st submission of monthly progress report and literature review to the course coordinator
5 Mon 28 June 10 1800-2100 Introduction to EndNote Web and
TurnItin Seminar and
Discussion
6 Mon 5 July 10 1800-2100 Review of Literature and Related Research Seminar and
Discussion
7 Mon 12July 10 1800-2100 Research Methodology:
- Documentary Research
- Observation
- Interview Seminar and
Discussion
8 Mon 19July 10 1800-2100 Research Methodology:
- Content Analysis
- Experimental research Seminar and
Discussion
2nd submission of monthly progress report and literature review to the course coordinator
9 Mon 2 Aug 10 1800-2100 - Design of Study and Statistical Usage
- t-test, ANOVA, ANCOVA Seminar and
Discussion
10 Mon 9 Aug 10 1800-2100 - Instrument Construction, Validity, Reliability
Seminar and
Discussion
11 Mon 16 Aug 10 1800-2100 - Writing Independent Study
- APA Format Seminar and
Discussion
12 Mon 23 Aug 10 1800-2100 Writing report, Content Summary, Writing discussion/ recommendation Seminar and
Discussion
13 Mon 30 Aug 10 1800-2100 Presentation Seminar and
Discussion
3rd submission of monthly progress report and literature review to the course coordinator
14
Mon
6 Sep10 1800-2100 Presentation and Submission Independent Study Proposal (Requirement) Presentation and discussion
15 Mon 13 Sep 10 1800-2100 Presentation and Submission Independent Study Proposal (Requirement) Presentation and discussion
16 Mon 20 Sep 10 1800-2100 Presentation and Submission Independent Study Proposal (Requirement) Seminar,
Discussion and presentation
4th submission of monthly progress report and literature review to the course coordinator
