Category: Course Descriptions

      Course DescriptionsEP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational ResearchThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      EP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational Research

      The 2023 Spring 2 term brings me to the course EP607: Qualitative Methods in Educational Research. I am excited about this course, as I have never conducted any qualitative research and find the concept fascinating. The course specifics are as follows. Official Course Description This course provides an overview of qualitative research methods and practice. Emphasis is placed on the five most frequently used methods: narrative, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Examples in the literature, specific procedures, writing styles, and techniques of collecting and analyzing data, evaluating the trustworthiness of the findings, and presenting findings are covered. Institutional...
      Frank Jamison
      Course DescriptionsEP600: The Psychology of LearningThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      EP600: The Psychology of Learning

      While this was not the first course I took in this program, I consider EP600: The Psychology of Learning to be the Educational Psychology and Technology program’s introductory course. This promises to be an exciting journey, and the course specifics are as follows. Official Course Description This course examines the theory of human learning with an emphasis on behavioral, cognitive, and technological models. The course also includes a focus on constructivist theory and learner types. Institutional Learning Competencies and Outcomes Institutional Learning Outcome Addressed Scholarship Graduates will be able to integrate scientific research and theory, as broadly defined, to enhance...
      Frank Jamison
      Course DescriptionsEP746: Culture's Place in Learning and TechnologyThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology

      EP746: Culture’s Place in Learning and Technology

      This is my first course in The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Ed.D program in Educational Psychology and Technology. I must admit, I’m a bit nervous about starting out with a 700 course. Trial by fire, I guess. On the other hand, how culture fits in with learning and technology sounds like a great way to increase my knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Take a look at the course information below. Official Course Description This course examines theories and research in cultural psychology. Students will investigate the relationships among culture, learning, and human development in school and other contexts...
      Frank Jamison