CI 563 Teacher as Researcher

This course is intended to promote the philosophical approach and the skills necessary for novice teachers to become effective researchers in their own classrooms. Teachers will improve their ability to expand their practice through systematic study. This involves, for example, the development and use of teacher networks, the skills necessary to locate, evaluate and use current educational research, and the involvement of K-12 students in studying their own classrooms. Includes an introduction to action research as a tool for instructional improvement and professional development. Teacher work samples provide a basis for expanded inquiry and instructional planning.