Preparing the teacher-researcher: performance assessments in an online educational research course
Preparing the teacher-researcher: performance assessments in an online educational research course

Summary/Abstract: This paper presents the use of performance assessments in an online asynchronous educational research graduate level course. Participants in this mixed-methods case study were graduate students (mostly inservice teachers) in the last semester of their masters program in a private college from North-East of the United States. The course aims to help develop critical thinking skills, research inquiry, and skills to conduct educational research. Aligned with professional standards the course goal is to help teachers develop as professionals and become proficient teacher-inquirers. Teaching methods, type of assignments, course flow, and changes in the use of performance assessments across two semesters are presented. The paper presents results from class discussions, assessments, student feedback via a survey and self-reflections provided at mid-point and at the conclusion of course. Finally, implications for course changes are discussed.

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