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Schedule

The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated timeframes and assignments.

Note: All due dates reflect North American eastern time (ET).

Lesson 1: Research to Practice
Lesson 1

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 1

e-Reserves

  • Landrum, T. J. (1997). Why data don’t matter. Journal of Behavioral Education, 7, 113–129. 
  • Rohrer, D., & Pashler, H. (2012). Learning styles: Where’s the evidence? Medical Education, 46, 630–635.

Assignments:

  1. Orientation Assignment
  2. CBM Probe 1
  3. Lesson Discussions
Lesson 2: The Nature of Science
Lesson 2

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 2

e-Reserves

  • Fredrick, L. D., Deitz, S. M., Bryceland, J. A., & Hummel, J. H. (2000). Introduction to educational theory. Behavior analysis, education, and effective schooling (pp. 23–56). Reno, NV: Context Press.
  • Kauffman, J. M., & Sasso, G. M. (2010). Toward ending cultural and cognitive relativism in special education. Exceptionality, 14, 65–90.
  • Springer, K. (2010). Introduction to educational research. Educational research: A contextual approach (pp. 1–29). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Assignments:

  1. CBM Probe
  2. Lesson Discussions
Lesson 3: Reviewing the Literature 
Lesson 3

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapters 3 – 4

e-Reserves

  • Cook, B. G., & Cook, S. C. (2013). Unraveling evidence-based practices in special education. The Journal of Special Education, 47, 71–82.
  • Lipowski, E. E. (2008). Developing great research questions. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 65, 1667–1670.

Assignments:

  1. Evidence-Based Practices for Research Brief
  2. CBM Probe 3
  3. Lesson Discussions
Lesson 4: Validity
Lesson 4

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapters 5 – 6   

e-Reserves

  • Drew, C. J., Hardman, M. L., & Hosp, J. L. (2008). Research design pitfalls. Designing and conducting research in education (pp. 209–239). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Odom, S. L., Brantlinger, E., Gersten, G., Horner, R. H., Thompson, B., & Harris, K. R. (2005). Research in special education: Scientific methods and evidence-based practices. Exceptional Children, 71, 137–148.
  • Ott, J. N. (1976). Influence of fluorescent lights on hyperactivity and learning disabilities. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 9, 22-27.

Assignments:

  1. Proposal for Research Brief
  2. CBM Probe 4
  3. Lesson Discussions
Lesson 5: Sampling and Ethics
Lesson 5

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 7

e-Reserves

  • Springer, K. (2010). Ethics and sampling. Educational research: A contextual approach (pp. 91–119). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Assignments:

  1. CBM Probe
  2. CITI Training Activity
  3. Lesson Discussions
Lesson 6: Measurement of Quantitative Data
Lesson 6

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter  8

e-Reserves

  • Bailey, J., & Burch, M. R. (2002). Create your data collection systems. Research methods in applied behavior analysis (pp. 89–132). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Wolfe, M. M. (1978). Social validity: The case for subjective measurement or how applied behavior analysis is finding its heart. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 11, 203–214.

Assignments:

  1. Studies for Research Brief
  2. CBM Probe 6
  3. Lesson Discussions 
Lesson 7: Group Design
Lesson 7

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapters 9 – 10

e-Reserves

  • Gersten, R., Baker, S., & Lloyd, J. W. (2000). Designing high-quality research in special education: Group experimental design. Journal of Special Education, 34, 2–18.
  • Ingersoll, B. (2010). Brief report: Pilot randomized controlled trial of reciprocal imitation training for teaching elicited and spontaneous imitation to children with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 40, 1154–1160.
  • Levy, Y., & Ellis, T. J. (2011). A guide for novice researchers on experimental and quasi-experimental studies in information systems research. Interdisciplinary Journal of Information, Knowledge, and Management, 6, 151–161.

Assignments:

  1. CBM Probe
  2. Lesson Discussions
Lesson 8: Single-Case Design
Lesson 8

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 11

e-Reserves

  • Bailey, J., & Burch, M. R. (2002). Identify the appropriate research design. Research methods in applied behavior analysis (pp. 141–912). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Kratochwill, T. R., Hitchcock, J., Horner, R. H., Levin, J. R., Odom, S. L., Rindskopf, D. M., & Shadish, W. R. (2010). Single-case designs technical documentation. What Works Clearinghouse.
  • Plavnick, J. B., & Ferreri, S. J. (2013). Single-case experimental designs in educational research: A methodology for causal analyses in teaching and learning. Educational Psychology Review, 25, 549–569.
  • Shayne, R., et al. (2012) Effects of Exergaming on Physical Activity in a Third-Grade Physical Education Class. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis. pp. 211-215. (e-Reserves)

Assignments:

  1. CBM Probe 8 
  2. Lesson Discussions
Lesson 9: Descriptive Designs
Lesson 9

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 12 and Epilogue

e-Reserves

  • Kavale, K. A. (2001). Meta-analysis: A primer. Exceptionality, 9, 177–183.
  • King-Thorius, K. A., Maxcy, B. D., Macey, E., & Cox, A. (2014). A critical practice analysis of response to intervention appropriation in an urban school. Remedial and Special Education, 35, 287–299.
  • Mack, N., Woodsong, C., MacQueen, K. M., Guest, G., & Namey, E. (2005). Qualitative research methods overview. Qualitative research methods: A data collector's field guide. Research Triangle Park, NC: Family Health International. 
  • Thompson, B., Diamond, K. E., McWilliam, R., Snyder, P., & Snyder, S. W. (2005). Evaluating the quality of evidence from correlational research for evidence-based practice. Exceptional Children, 71, 181-194.

Assignments:

  1. CBM Probe 9
  2. Lesson Discussions
Lesson 10: Applying What We Know
Lesson 10

Readings:

e-Reserves

  • Nelson, S. R., Leffler, J. C., & Hansen, B. A. (2009). Toward a research agenda for understanding and improving the use of research evidence. Portland, OR: Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory.
  • Odom, S. L. (2009). The tie that binds: Evidence-based practice, implementation science, and outcomes for children. Topics in Early Childhood Education, 29, 53–61.

Assignments:

  1. CBM Probe 10.
  2. Lesson Discussions.
  3. Paper for Peer Review.
  4. Terminology Exam.
  5. Paper Peer Review.
  6. Final Paper (Research Brief).
 

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