Course Specification
Institution Assumption University

Campus//Faculty/Department Hua Mak Campus, Graduate School of Education


Vision

Mission

To be recognized as a leader in graduate studies of education, with a strong focus on the pursuit of knowledge, professional education, the fulfillment of educational communities on worldwide basis with high levels of leadership in teaching, research and community development.
To advance, transmit and sustain cutting-edge knowledge and understanding through the conduct of teaching, research and scholarship at the highest international standards, for the benefit of those people employed in, or seeking employment in, the educational profession.

Section I General Information
1. Course Code and Title ED 7005 Independent Study
2. Total Credits 3 Credits (3-0-6)
3. Program and Type of Course
Master of Education Program in Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Administration
Major elective Course

4. Responsible Faculty Member (Coordinator)
Assoc.Prof. Dr. Supit Karnjanapun
Teaching faculty member(s)
Assoc.Prof. Dr. Supit Karnjanapun 45 hrs.

5. Semester/Year of Study 1/ 2010
6. Pre-requisite (If any) None
7. Co-requisite (If any) None
8. Venue
Graduate School of education, Assumption University, Hua Mak Campus
9. Latest Date of Course Specification Development or Modification
1/2009
Section 2 Aims and Objectives
1. Aims of the Course

Independent Study aimed to introduce the students to write systematic report paper, designed for individual inquiry and work on topics of interest under the supervision of faculty members.

2. Objectives of Course Development/Modification
After the students have completed the course learning activities, the students should be able to perform the following tasks:
1. Understand how to write the Independent study systematically and effectively
2. Know how to choose the topic and clearly of the design of study.
3. Demonstrate and develop the presentation clearly.
4. Completed proposal for approval within a semester.


Section 3 Course Characteristics and Implementation
1. Course Description
Independent Study
Introduces the students to write systematic report paper, designed for individual inquiry and work on topics of interest under the supervision of faculty members.

2. Number of Hours/Semester
Lecture 45 hours

Tutorial

- Practice/Field Experience/Internship
- Self-directed Learning 90 hours


3. Number of hours provided for academic advice and guidance to students
- The faculty member provides academic advice to students 3 hours/ week.
- The faculty member announces the advising day and time by posting on the class Blog..
Section 4 Development of Student Learning Outcomes
1. Ethics and Moral
1.1 Ethics and Moral to be developed
- Social concerned
- Responsibility
- Value and love
1.2 Teaching Methods
Case study and discuss on the topic
1.3 Evaluation Methods
- Observation
- Question and answer
- Group response
2. Knowledge
2.1 Knowledge to be acquired
- The overview Independent study
- Introduction to the Educational Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Study
- Research Objectives, Hypothesis, research question
- Variables, theoretical framework and Conceptual Framework
- Introduction to EndNote Web and TurnItin
- Review of Literature and Related Research Lituratures
- Research Methodology; Documentary Research, Observation, Interview
- Research Methodology; Content Analysis, Experimental research
- Design of Study and Statistical Usage; t-test, ANOVA, ANCOVA
- Instrument Construction, Validity, Reliability
- Writing Independent Study; GSoE Format
- Writing report, Content Summary, Writing discussion/ recommendation
- Presentation Techniques
- Presentation and Submission Independent Study Proposal

2.2 Teaching Methods
- Research-based instruction
- Direct instruction
- Group discussion
- Student presentation
2.3 Evaluation Methods
- Report
- Presentation
3. Cognitive Skills
3.1 Cognitive Skills to be developed
- Remember
- Understand
- Analyze
- Apply
- Evaluate
- Create
- Critical thinking
- Logical thinking
3.2 Teaching Methods
- Repeat the previous lesson before new lesson.
- Making connection between lesson and student daily life.
- Direct instruction.
- Searching from AU Library Data Bases
3.3 Evaluation Method
- Report
- Presentation of Research Proposal
4. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility
4.1 Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility to be developed
- Time management
- Self – regulation
- Self – efficacy
- Social concerning
4.2 Teaching Methods
- Case Study
- Use example as a lesson
4.3 Evaluation Methods
- Observation
- Checklist
5. Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills
5.1 Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills to be developed
- Numerical analysis in calculating the statistical Formula
- Communication skill in explaining and present the content of the course
- Information technology skill in using software program for class presentation
5.2 Teaching Methods
- Direct instruction
- Group discussion
- Student presentation
5.3 Evaluation Methods
- Observation
Section 5 Teaching and Evaluation Plans
1. Teaching Plan
Week Topics No. of Hours
Date Teaching & Learning Activities, Instructional Media Faculty Member

1 Course Introduction;
The overview of Independent study 31 May 2010 Group activity
Direct instruction
Seminar and Discussion

Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

2 Introduction to the Educational Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Study 7 June 2010 Direct instruction and Seminar and
Discussion
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

3 Topic Selection
Research Objectives, Hypothesis, research question 14 June 2010 Direct instruction Seminar and
Discussion
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

4 Variables, theoretical framework and Conceptual Framework Seminar and
Discussion
1st submission of monthly progress report and literature review to the course coordinator 21 June 2010 Direct instruction Seminar and
Discussion
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

5 Introduction to EndNote Web and
TurnItin Seminar and
Discussion
28 June 2010 Direct instruction Seminar and
Discussion
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

6 Review of Literature and Related Research Seminar and
Discussion
5 July 2010 Direct instruction Seminar and
Discussion
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit
7
Research Methodology; Documentary Research, Observation, Interview 12 July 2010 Direct instruction Seminar and
Discussion
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

8 Research Methodology; Content Analysis, Experimental research
2nd submission of monthly progress report and literature review to the course coordinator 19 July 2010 Direct instruction Seminar and
Discussion
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

9 Design of Study and Statistical Usage; t-test, ANOVA, ANCOVA 2 August
2010 Direct instruction Seminar and
Discussion
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

10 Instrumentation, Validity, Reliability 9 August 2010 Direct instruction Seminar and
Discussion
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

11 Writing Independent Study; GSoE Format 16 August 2010 Direct instruction Seminar and
Discussion
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

12 Writing report, Content Summary, Writing discussion/ recommendation 23 August 2010 Direct instruction Seminar and
Discussion
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

13 Presentation Techniques
3rd submission of monthly progress report and literature review to the course coordinator
30 August 2010 Student presentation and discussion Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

14 Presentation and Submission Independent Study Proposal (Requirement) Presentation and discussion
6 Sept. 2010 Student presentation and discussion Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

15 Presentation and Submission Independent Study Proposal (Requirement) Presentation and discussion
4th submission of monthly progress report and literature review to the course coordinator
13 Sept. 2010 Student presentation and discussion Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

16 Course Wrap-up 20 Sept. 2010 Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supit

2. Evaluation Plan
Activity Learning Outcomes Evaluation Methods Week of the Semester Proportion of Evaluation (%)


1 Student responsibility Check on class participation
Every weeks 10%



2 Student knowledge Students are required to do the assignment and make presentation (s) in class; the topic chosen is related to the contents 10 weeks 30%



3 Student presentation Observation, and evaluation form One week
30%



4 Project Check on the contents and the
The format of reporting the project One week
30%

Section 6 Teaching & Learning Resources
Graduate School of Education (2010).Idependent Study.Thesis,Dissertation
Handbook.Bangkok:Assumption Universityof Thailand.
American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Best, J.W., Kahn, J.V. (1998). Research in Education. 8th ed., MA: A Viacom
Company.
Coleman, M., Briggs, A. R.J. (2002). Research Methods in Educational Leadership and
Management. London: Paul Chapman.
Creswell, J.W. (2008). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating
Quantitative and Qualitative Research. 3rd ed. NJ: Prentice Hall.
Gall, M. D. (2003). Educational research: an Introduction. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Glatthorn, A.A., Joyner, L.R. (2005). Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide. USA.: Corwin Press.

Gravetter, F. J. (2002). Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Pacific Grove: Wadsworth.

Hanson, K. L. (2005). Preparing for Educational Administration Using Case Analysis. NJ:Prentice Hall.

Kauchak, D. P. (2003). Learning and Teaching: Research-Based Methods.
Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Kirkpatrick, L. A. (2003). A Simple Guide to SPSS for Windows: Versions 8.0, 9.0,
10.0, 11.0. Belmont: Wadsworth.

Opie, C. (2004). Doing Educational Research: A Guide to First-Time
Researchers. London:Sage.


Tight, M.(2003). Researching Higher Education. Berkshire: Open University Press.
Vaughn, S. (2004). Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction: Grades K-3.
Alexandria. Va.: ASCD.
Wiersma, W. (2000). Research Methods in Education: An Introduction. Massahusetts:
A Simon and Schuster Company.
American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Best, J.W., Kahn, J.V. (1998). Research in Education. 8th ed., MA: A Viacom
Company.
Coleman, M., Briggs, A. R.J. (2002). Research Methods in Educational Leadership and
Management. London: Paul Chapman.
Creswell, J.W. (2008). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating
Quantitative and Qualitative Research. 3rd ed. NJ: Prentice Hall.
Gall, M. D. (2003). Educational research: an Introduction. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.


Glatthorn, A.A., Joyner, L.R. (2005). Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide. USA.: Corwin Press.

Gravetter, F. J. (2002). Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Pacific Grove:
Wadsworth.
Hanson, K. L. (2005). Preparing for Educational Administration Using Case Analysis. NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Kauchak, D. P. (2003). Learning and Teaching: Research-Based Methods. Boston: Allyn and
Bacon.
Kirkpatrick, L. A. (2003). A Simple Guide to SPSS for Windows: Versions 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0.
Belmont: Wadsworth.
Opie, C. (2004). Doing Educational Research: A Guide to First-Time Researchers. London:
Sage.
Tight, M.(2003). Researching Higher Education. Berkshire: Open University Press.
Vaughn, S. (2004). Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction: Grades K-3.
Alexandria. Va.: ASCD.
Wiersma, W. (2000). Research Methods in Education: An Introduction. Massahusetts:
A Simon and Schuster Company.
American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. 5th ed. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Best, J.W., Kahn, J.V. (1998). Research in Education. 8th ed., MA: A Viacom
Company.
Coleman, M., Briggs, A. R.J. (2002). Research Methods in Educational Leadership and
Management. London: Paul Chapman.
Creswell, J.W. (2008). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating
Quantitative and Qualitative Research. 3rd ed. NJ: Prentice Hall.
Gall, M. D. (2003). Educational research: an Introduction. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Glatthorn, A.A., Joyner, L.R. (2005). Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-
Step Guide. USA.: Corwin Press.
Gravetter, F. J. (2002). Essentials of Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences. Pacific Grove:
Wadsworth.
Hanson, K. L. (2005). Preparing for Educational Administration Using Case Analysis. NJ:
Prentice Hall.
Kauchak, D. P. (2003). Learning and Teaching: Research-Based Methods. Boston: Allyn and
Bacon.
Kirkpatrick, L. A. (2003). A Simple Guide to SPSS for Windows: Versions 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0.
Belmont: Wadsworth.
Opie, C. (2004). Doing Educational Research: A Guide to First-Time Researchers. London:
Sage.
Tight, M.(2003). Researching Higher Education. Berkshire: Open University Press.
Vaughn, S. (2004). Research-Based Methods of Reading Instruction: Grades K-3.
Alexandria. Va.: ASCD.
Wiersma, W. (2000). Research Methods in Education: An Introduction. Massahusetts:
A Simon and Schuster Company.
Section 7 Course Evaluation and Improvement
1. Strategies for Course Effectiveness Evaluation by Students
- Student evaluation by the end of the course
- Reflection by the student after class
2. Strategies for Teaching Evaluation
- Student response
- Teacher observation
3. Teaching Improvement
- Student response --- Teacher improvement ---- Student satisfaction
4. Verification of Student Achievements in the Course
- Student gains knowledge.
- Student shows the ability in explaining, analyzing, and creating.
5. Course Reviewing and planning for Improvement of Course Effectiveness
- Major revision every 5 years
- Minor revision where appropriate