EDUC 654: Research and Data Driven Decision Making

Class Program
Credits 3
This course is designed to inform the learner of using research and data to make decisions in their institution. The learner will explore strategies for putting into practice data-informed, decision-making processes. The learner will research how and why data driven decision making has been credited with improving teacher quality, improving curriculum, promoting parental involvement, & narrowing the achievement gaps amongst various student populations. Projects will include collecting appropriate data, analyzing the data appropriately, determining the right people and/or venues to receive the data, and using the data make key improvements in educational programs.