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Graduate Course Proposal Form Submission Detail - MUE6788
Tracking Number - 5214
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Current Status:
Approved by SCNS - 2016-08-01
Campus: Tampa
Submission Type: New
Course Change Information (for course changes only):
Comments: required for MA in Music Ed. GC Approved. 4/21/16 To SCNS. Apprd eff 8/1/16. SCNS changed number from 6787 to 6788 Eff 8/1/16
Detail Information
- Date & Time Submitted: 2015-04-09
- Department: Music
- College: FA
- Budget Account Number: 240200
- Contact Person: Victor Fung
- Phone: 42311
- Email: fung@usf.edu
- Prefix: MUE
- Number: 6788
- Full Title: Research Data Collection in Music Education
- Credit Hours: 3
- Section Type: C -
Class Lecture (Primarily)
- Is the course title variable?: N
- Is a permit required for registration?: Y
- Are the credit hours variable?: N
- Is this course repeatable?: N
- If repeatable, how many times?: 0
- Abbreviated Title (30 characters maximum): Res Data Collection Music Ed
- Course Online?: O -
Online (100% online)
- Percentage Online: 100
- Grading Option:
R - Regular
- Prerequisites: MUE6787- Research Design and Methods in Music Education
- Corequisites:
- Course Description: This course is designed to assist the student in developing research skills focused upon data collection and analysis of data in music education.
- Please briefly explain why it is necessary and/or desirable to add this course: Needed for program/concentration/certificate change
- What is the need or demand for this course? (Indicate if this course is part of a required sequence in the major.) What other programs would this course service? All students in the MA in Music Education program will take this course.
- Has this course been offered as Selected Topics/Experimental Topics course? If yes, how many times? No
- What qualifications for training and/or experience are necessary to teach this course? (List minimum qualifications for the instructor.) PhD in music education.
- Objectives: This course should help you develop the ability to:
1.Read and critically evaluate selected scholarly articles for data collection and
analysis techniques.
2.Lead, and contribute to, discussions on reading materials and relevant topics.
3.Collect data using established procedures and appropriate research practices.
4.Analyze data using the appropriate statistical analysis.
5.Know and understand IRB procedures and ethical concerns regarding data
collection and storage.
6.Present your data using APA style in a research report.
- Learning Outcomes: After successful completion of this course students should be able to:
1.Critically evaluate scholarly articles.
2. Contribute to discussions regarding data collection in music education research.
3. Collect data using established procedures and appropriate research practices.
4. Analyze data using the appropriate statistical analysis.
5. Understand IRB procedures and ethical concerns regarding data
collection and storage.
6.Present data using APA style in research reports.
- Major Topics: Research, data collection, data analysis, statistical analysis, IRB procedures, ethical concerns in music education research, APA style
- Textbooks: Arthur, J., Waring, M., Coe, R. & Hedges, L.V. (2012). Research methods and methodologies in education. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. ISBN:
978-0857020390
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. 6th ed. Washington, DC: author.
- Course Readings, Online Resources, and Other Purchases: Selections from:
Arthur, J., Waring, M., Coe, R. & Hedges, L.V. (2012). Research methods and methodologies in education. London: SAGE Publications Ltd. ISBN:
978-0857020390
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. 6th ed. Washington, DC: author.
No other purchases.
- Student Expectations/Requirements and Grading Policy: A. Contributions to online discussions /Article Critiques (2% x 15) 30%
B. Data Analysis Assignments (5% x 4) 20%
C. Quizzes (5% X 4) 20%
D. Methods/Results Paper and Presentation (30%) 30%
- Assignments, Exams and Tests: A. Contributions to online discussions/Article Critique Presentations: 30%
You will be expected to respond twice each week to online discussion board
posts (answer and comment or question for a colleague). You will also be
responsible for critiquing articles by describing their strengths and
weaknesses. Your contributions to the class discussions will contribute to a
better understanding of what comprises a strong literature review.
B. Data Analysis Assignments: 20%
Throughout the semester, you will be expected to complete data analysis
assignments that demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of how to
analyze data collected.
C. Quizzes: 20%
Four quizzes will be administered periodically throughout the semester to
ensure that you understand the skills and concepts presented in the readings.
D. Methods and Results Paper and Presentation: 30%
Collect data on a research project, analyze, and present the data to the class
in a presentation. You must also submit a seven-page paper that discusses
your methodology and your results of your project. The topic of the paper
shall be discussed with the instructor at the beginning of the semester. I look
forward to helping you find a project that best fits your career path and
music teaching interests.
- Attendance Policy: Course Attendance at First Class Meeting – Policy for Graduate Students: For structured courses, 6000 and above, the College/Campus Dean will set the first-day class attendance requirement. Check with the College for specific information. This policy is not applicable to courses in the following categories: Educational Outreach, Open University (TV), FEEDS Program, Community Experiential Learning (CEL), Cooperative Education Training, and courses that do not have regularly scheduled meeting days/times (such as, directed reading/research or study, individual research, thesis, dissertation, internship, practica, etc.). Students are responsible for dropping undesired courses in these categories by the 5th day of classes to avoid fee liability and academic penalty. (See USF Regulation – Registration - 4.0101,
http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/ogc%20web/currentreg.htm)
Attendance Policy for the Observance of Religious Days by Students: In accordance with Sections 1006.53 and 1001.74(10)(g) Florida Statutes and Board of Governors Regulation 6C-6.0115, the University of South Florida (University/USF) has established the following policy regarding religious observances: (http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/gc_pp/acadaf/gc10-045.htm)
In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Blackboard, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor Blackboard site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information.
- Policy on Make-up Work: There are no make-ups for online discussions or the final paper. Discussions
posted late will receive zero point, and late papers will receive a 5% reduction
in the final grade per each day being late. The final paper will not be accepted
if overdue by more than seven days.
- Program This Course Supports: MA in Music Education
- Course Concurrence Information: None.
- if you have questions about any of these fields, please contact chinescobb@grad.usf.edu or joe@grad.usf.edu.