Spring Semester 2009

EDUCATION 222-3

Research Methods in Educational Psychology ?

(E100)

Olusola 0. Adesope

Office: EDB 7506

Phone: 778-782-8010

Office hours: By appointment

Email: ooa@sfu.ca

Monday 4:30-7:20 p.m.

EDB 8620

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course has been designed as a companion to EDUC 220-3. EDUC 222 is an introductory

survey of research methods used in developing and testing theories in educational psychology. In

EDUC 222, we invite students to learn more, not only about the theories studied in EDUC 220,

but also about how educational psychologists conduct research to clarify, test, or develop theory.

Students will learn how practicing teachers can enhance their professional development by

accessing and applying principles discovered in the research conducted by educational

psychologists, and by informally, yet systematically, examining their own teaching practice. To

learn more about the applicability of research to practice, students will read, interpret, evaluate,

participate in, and plan research.

COREQUISITE:

EDUC 220.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

v'

Suter, W. N. (2006).

Introduction to educational research: A critical thinking approach.

Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

v' Additional readings may be required throughout the term.

EVALUATION:

Analysis of a Research Study

15%

A Mixed Method Data Analysis Report

25%

Participation in Learning Activities

10%

Midterm Exam

25%

Final Exam

25%

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