ED594 - Capstone Research Project
Business
John D. Theodore, Ph.D., D.B.A., CMC - E-Mail - Vita
Graduate standing; one of the two last courses in the program.
Course Description:
This course deals with readings and cases to challenge the students to view the educational process from many perspectives.
Learning Objectives:
The students will:
Develop reflective thinking skills.
Create a personal philosophy of teaching.
Become familiar with the basics of descriptive research.
APA, Publication manual of the American Psychological Association, (5th edition) 2002, Washington, D.C.
Supplementary Resources:
The students are encouraged to become familiar with other sources, especially those located electronically.
Assessment:
Eight reading and case study assignments covering important aspects in education.
A twelve-page Term Paper (APA style) on any educational subject .
Academic Requirements
All students are expected to "attend" the course by completing all course assignments in an academic manner and with complete preparation.
Grammar, punctuation, spelling and overall composition will be including in the grading of all assignments.
Students are required to complete each unit within a one-week time frame. At the students request, and successful completion of a unit in less than one week, the instructor will provide students with subsequent units of homework in advance.
Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
Method of Instruction
ED594 is a distance learning course offered through Canyon College. Because this class is a partially self-paced program in that you may complete a specific weeks work at anytime during that week time-frame, it is essential that the student review all available materials located in the text, classroom, e-mail, and syllabus. Course examinations will be administered on-line during the fourth and eighth weeks of class. Prior to the submission of the first assignment each student is required to submit via e-mail to the instructor the following information:
Name, e-mail address, course expectations, professional work experience, educational background and anything else you would like the instructor to know about you.
Course Schedule and Assignments
Week 1
Unit 1: Read an academic article or case on Educational Leadership. Submit a two-page analysis of the materials read.
Week 2
Unit 2: Read an academic article or case on the Foundations of Education. Submit a two-page analysis of the materials read.
Week 3
Unit 3: Read an academic article or case on International Education. Submit a two-page analysis of the materials read.
Week 4
Unit 4: Submit a detailed description of the Term Paper you have chosen, including the purpose of the study and the limitations of the study. This can be done in two to three pages. Wait for the professor’s comments.
Week 5
Unit 5: Read one academic article or a case on Curriculum and Instruction. Submit a two-page analysis of the materials read.
Week 6
Unit 6: Read one academic article or case on Technological Education. Submit a two-page analysis of the materials read.
Week 7
Unit 7: Read one academic article or a case on Distance Education. Submit a two-page analysis of the materials read.
Week 8 - Final Exam
Unit 8: Submit your twelve-page Term Paper. Wait for the professor’s comments.
Grading criteria:
Readings
50%
Term Paper
50%
* This syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.
