SPE 529 Teacher Research with Diverse Learners

This course provides an overview of teacher inquiry methods with a focus on conducting teacher research with diverse learners that is culturally responsive, draws on insights from disability research and researchers, and promotes deeper relationships with families, communities and colleagues. Candidates will examine relationships between inquiry and teaching, and engage in both to cultivate expertise in teaching and nurture inclusive classroom learning communities. Ethical dimensions of research and teaching will be explored, with a focus on intentionally working towards better social, emotional and academic outcomes for diverse learners. Candidates will surface questions of practice and policy, devise inquiry projects to address problems, issues and goals, and carry out research in their own settings. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours