EDUC 165. School District-Based Research & Evaluation: Theory & Practice

This seminar examines how schools and school districts conduct research about themselves. Students will consider how the production of knowledge by schools about themselves is related to pedagogy, policy, and power. All students in the seminar will join an ongoing research project related to school-based research in Pennsylvania, utilizing qualitative and mixed-methods data collection, analysis, and communication. As part of this ongoing research, the seminar will aim to support school district partners in their research needs.
Honors candidates and students using this seminar as the major capstone must take the seminar for two credits, course students may opt to take it as a 2- or a 1- credit seminar.
Prerequisite: EDUC 014 or EDUC 014F and one additional EDUC course numbered in the 40s - 60s, or by permission of instructor. Recommended: One or more courses related to research methodology (e.g. EDUC 065 )
Social sciences.
1 or 2 credits.
Fall 2025. Lewis.
Catalog chapter: Educational Studies
Department website: http://www.swarthmore.edu/educational-studies

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