AEE 578
Scientific Inquiry in Agricultural and Extension Education
| AEE 578 Scientific Inquiry in Agricultural and Extension Education |
Class 1:  |
Introduction to Scientific Inquiry |
| Learning
Objectives:  |
 Explain
what is meant by the term "educational
research," and give 2 examples of topics educational
researchers
might investigate. Explain
why a knowledge of scientific research methodology can be of value to
educators. Name and
give an example of four ways of knowing other than the method used by
scientists. Explain
what is meant by the term "scientific method." Give an
example of 6 different types of research methodologies used by
ed
researchers. Describe
briefly what is meant by critical research. Describe
the differences among descriptive, associational, and intervention-type
studies. Describe
briefly the difference between quantitative and qualitative research. Describe
briefly what is meant by mixed methods research. Describe
briefly the basic components involved in the research process.
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| Instructional Activities:  |
H. M. Hamlin was one of the most
respected
agricultural educators during the 1930-1960 era. His
article
"What is Research?" published in the
American
Vocational
Association Journal in 1966, is considered a classic. Be sure to
take
note of his definition of research. Read Chapter 1, "The Nature of
Educational
Research," in the course text, How
to Design and Evaluate Research in
Education (Fraenkel & Wallen). Read Ways
of
Knowing by Bill Huitt at Valdosta State (Georgia). View the PowerPoint presentation
on Introduction to Scientific Inquiry.
If you
have PowerPoint you can download the
presention to your computer.
The Albers
Communication
Group tells when Qualitative and
Quantative
approaches should be used. |
Preparation: |
The text site of support materials has some excellent
information, you should
check it out: Chapter Outline- Main Points- Key Terms- Go to
the text web site and complete the multiple
choice review questions for this lesson. |
| Additional
Resources: |
IF you want to see more (NOT required): View another PowerPoint or download it- Additional Web Links- Also the text's url is: http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073525960/student_view0/.
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Assignments:
 |
Complete Worksheet 1. This worksheet is on identifying the different types of research. The PowerPoint presentation and the textbook should be useful in completing this worksheet. It is due next week. A word version of the worksheet is also available. |