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DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
SPEC 5040
APPLIED RESEARCH PROJECT
TWO SEMESTER HOURS
REQUIRED TEXT
To be determined.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Co-requisite: SPEC 5010.
Planning and implementation of procedures to conduct and write an applied research study based on a need identified in the student teaching classroom setting.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK PRINCIPLES ADDRESSED IN THIS COURSE
Principle 3. Graduates think systematically about their practice, use research and technology and contribute to the knowledge base.
Principle 4. Graduates are members of learning communities.
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Outcome 2. The ability to plan intervention based upon knowledge of empirical research, individual consumers, and the community.
Outcome 3. Competence in self-evaluation of the effects of his/her choice and actions on others (consumers, family members, and other professionals in the learning community) and a commitment to actively seek out opportunities to grow professionally.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this course, students will:
1. demonstrate knowledge of research ethics, informed consent, and issues related to conducting classroom-based research (Principle 3; Outcome 2)
2. demonstrate knowledge of procedures for identifying, defining, and collecting data (Principle 3; Outcome 2)
3. demonstrate the ability to evaluate data through visual inspection to determine clinical or applied significance of behavior change (Principle 3; Outcome 2)
4. demonstrate knowledge of the general requirements for single subject and comparative designs (Principle 3; Outcome 2)
5. demonstrate knowledge of advantages and disadvantages of single subject and comparative designs (Principle 3; Outcome 2)
6. demonstrate ability to design, implement, analyze, and evaluate an applied single subject research project (Principle 4; Outcomes 2 & 3).
7. demonstrate the ability to present research project in oral and written formats (Principle 4; Outcome 3).
COURSE ACTIVITIES/ASSIGNMENTS/REQUIREMENTS:
1. Successfully complete a mid-term and a comprehensive final exam (Objectives 4 & 5)
2. Design, implement, analyze, and evaluate an applied single subject research project (Objectives 1, 2, 3, 6)
3. Successfully present an oral defense of an applied single subject research project (Objective 7)
4. Successfully present a written applied single subject research project in journal format (Objectives 6 & 7)
COURSE EVALUATION
1. Mid-Term and Final Exams (Objectives 1-9)
2. Criteria Protocols (Objectives 10-11)
Exam 1: (date)
Final Exam: (date and time scheduled)
Final Grading Scale
90% - 100% A
80% - 89% B
70% - 79% C
60% - 69% D
Below 60% F
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The attendance policy of the university will be strictly adhered to in this course.
SPECIAL NEEDS STATEMENT
Students requiring classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability should discuss this need with the professor at the beginning of the term. Students not registered with the Special Services Program should contact the Special Services office in Nevins Hall, Room 1115. The phone number is 245-2498.
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders maintains a strong and sustained commitment to value the diverse and unique nature of the learner and to include all students in the high expectation for success.
DEPARTMENTAL PLAGIARISM POLICY
The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders has a policy statement on plagiarism and a document identifying the characteristics of plagiarized work and the penalties for such actions. The penalty of plagiarism in undergraduate course work ins a zero (0) on the assignment for the first offense, for the second offense the consequence is a letter grade of "F" for the course, for the third offense a letter grade of "F" for the course as well as further appropriate action involving referral of the matter to the appropriate university officials within the administrative structure. For graduate work, a letter grade of "F" for the course will be given for the first offense and a letter grade of "F" for the course as well as further appropriate action involving administrative structure will occur for the second offense. The entire Departmental Policy, which include examples and non-examples of plagiarism, is available on the Departmental Home Page.
APA STYLE
The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders has officially endorsed the style of the American Psychological Association (APA) for the completion of all written assignments unless otherwise stated. Procedures for APA style are found in:
American Psychology Association. (1994). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (4th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.
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February 1, 1999 |
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