Dawn T. Corso, Ph.D.

Department of Teaching & Teacher Education, College of Education, University of Arizona

 

TTE 597R: Action Research Workshop

Summer Session I, 2007

Summer I 2007 Syllabus

Lecture Notes

Introduction to Class

June 4, 2006

Introduction to Action Research in Education, Part I

Lecture

Notes

June 5, 2006

Introduction to Action Research in Education, Part II

Lecture

Notes

June 6, 2006

Research Topics & Problems, Part I

Lecture

Notes

June 7, 2006

Research Topics & Problems, Part II

Lecture

Notes

June 8, 2006

Literature Review, Part I

Lecture

Notes

June 11, 2006

Literature Review, Part II

Lecture

Notes

June 12, 2006

Qualitative Research Approaches

Lecture

Notes

June 13, 2006

Quantitative Research Approaches

Lecture

Notes

June 14, 2006

Mixed Research Approaches

Lecture

Notes

June 15, 2006

Guest Speakers:

Kim Minker

Maria Yanessa

June 18, 2006

Guest Speakers:

Aaron Ireland

Catherine Bartlett

Article Analysis

June 19, 2006

Data Collection, Part I

Lecture

Notes

June 20, 2006

Guest Speakers:

Dr. Patty Stowers

Dr. Barry Roth

June 21, 2006

Data Collection, Part II

NPR/Kaiser/Kennedy School
Education Survey

Sample Survey Questions 1

Sample Survey Questions 2

Zero-One Observations

June 22, 2006

Ethics in Research

Lecture

Annotated Bibliography

June 25, 2006

Data Analysis, Part I

Lecture

Notes

June 26, 2006

Data Analysis, Part II

Lecture

Notes

June 27, 2006

Data Analysis, Part III

Statistical Analysis Definitions

Statistical Analysis Example

June 28, 2006

Data Interpretation and Plan of Action

Lecture Notes

Writing Tips

June 29, 2006

Presenting and Writing Action Research

Lecture

Notes

Representing Data

Final Exam Review

July 2, 2006

FINAL EXAM

July 3, 2006

Annotated Bibliography Due by Noon

July 4, 2006

*No Class*

July 5, 2006

*No Class*

July 6, 2006

 

Past Action Research Examples

Titles of Students' Action Research Projects for 2004-05 and 2005-06

List of Students' Tentative Research Topics for 2005-06

Action Research Project Abstracts and Reports for 2005-06
Math Interns
Science Interns
Spanish Interns

Baker, J. - Gender Equity in the Math Classroom

*Abstract *Report

Barber - Junior High School Student Use and Perception of Technology

*Abstract *Report

Broughton - A Portrait of the Technology-Driven Classroom

*Abstract *Report

Heffren - The Relationship Between Extra Credit and Student Success in Middle School Mathematics

*Abstract *Report

Mata - A Factor Analysis of High School Students' and Mathematics Anxiety

*Abstract *Report

Sommers - A Study of the Effects of Interventions for 7th-Grade Math Students with Homework Deficiencies

*Abstract *Report

Butler - The Effects of Instructional Feedback on Students in a High School Self-Paced Chemistry Classroom

*Abstract *Report

Donovan - The Effects of Parental Involvement on Students' Academic Achievement and Assignment Completion in a High School Human Biology Classroom

*Abstract *Report

Dooley - Weather Sensitive? Human Biometeorology in the Classroom

*Abstract *Report

Douglas - A Study to Determine the Academic Strategies and Motivation Utilized by Successful High School Student Athletes

*No abstract or report provided*

Gering - Middle School Students' Attitudes about Science

*Abstract *Report

Loewen - The Effects of Review Sessions Held During Conference Periods on Students' Chemistry Grades

*No abstract or report provided*

Luyssaert - The Implementation of Projects Regarding Bioethical Issues in the Secondary Biology Classroom

*No abstract or report provided*

Moore - The Astronaut Dream for Girls, Too: High School Girls' Attitudes About Careers in Science, Math, and Engineering

*Abstract *Report

Oakes - The Effects of Organizational Instruction and Daily Planner Use in the Classroom

*No abstract or report provided*

Oliver - Impact of Integrated Learning in High School Earth Science Classes

*Abstract *Report

Peters - Planned Formative Assessment in the Science Classroom

*Abstract *Report

Shotwell - True Inclusion in Middle School Science Classes:   Guided Notes for Special Needs Students

*Abstract *Report

Tucker - A Study on Integrating Cooperative Learning into a High School Biology Classroom

*Abstract *Report

Zumbruski - Learning and the Internet in the High School Physics Classroom

*No abstract or report provided*

Baker, B. - Effects on Overall Achievement and Motivation in High School in Relationship to the Age of Introduction and Extent of Experiences with Spanish

*Abstract *Report

Kaphingst - High School Spanish I Students' Motivation and Language and Cultural Immersion

*Abstract *Report

Lange - Improving Student Organization Skills in Order to Increase Timeliness in Homework Completion Rates

*Abstract *Report