MED 8803 Action Research Project
This course replaces MED 8800 and is the capstone course for the M.Ed. degree in Instruction: Teaching and Learning and the M.Ed. degree in Instruction: Gifted and Talented Education. This supervised, independent research project enables students to apply knowledge and skills acquired in prior course work to practical or theoretical questions. The goals of the Action Research Project are the improvement of practice, gaining a better understanding of that practice, and improving the teaching/learning environment in which the practice is carried out. The course involves conducting and presenting the findings of an approved action research project in the context of a deliberately instructional and authentic setting. Orientation sessions are held each semester to explain project parameters, procedures, and expectations. Advisory sessions are held as needed.