Principles of formative experimentation in studying developing interventions in natural contexts. Challenges of selecting and integrating inquiry methods, resolving implementation problems, linking programmatic variables to theory, assessing effects, and drawing valid conclusions.
Application of Design-Based Research
Students will demonstrate proficiency in applying the principles of design-based research to plan and conduct a series of ongoing, related, formative research and evaluation studies as a means of systematically studying developing educational interventions in real settings for purposes of improving educational practice and theory.