NVTC 303 - Research Methods

(3 units)

Research Methods is a required course in the NevadaTeach sequence but not limited to NevadaTeach preservice teachers. The course provides preservice teachers with an understanding of how to engage in classroom-based research at all levels. Topics include creation of qualitative and quantitative studies, data analysis of both types of studies, as well as action research as a possible classroom activity.

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): Department Consent

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. explain the benefits and limitations of different research methods in classroom contexts.
2. apply ethical standards to your research and treat human subjects in an ethical fashion.
3. analyze existing research with a specific focus or rationale, questions asked, methods used, and conclusions drawn.
4. formulate a researchable question on classroom practice.
5. analyze both quantitative and qualitative data and use data visualization or description to share their results.
6. write a research study and/or a literature review consistent with the standards of the field of inquiry.

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