This document outlines student learning outcomes and associated coursework for an education doctorate program. It lists domains of study, including critical analysis of research, use of research to frame action research programs, and explaining the relationship between problems of practice and education/social systems. Courses cover evaluating research, developing action research agendas, implementing research cycles, and completing a dissertation. The program emphasizes skills like collaboration, leadership, ethics and applying knowledge to address problems of practice and create broader impact.

1. Domain
(* if CPED Principle)
Student learning outcomes
Student work
(++ if not in recent syllabi)
Course (++ if new)
Analyze research in dialogue with problems of practice Critical analysis papers TEL 702
Use existing research to frame action research program Cycle One report, proposal, dissertation TEL 712
Frame problems of practice in the context of research with communities
rather than to communities and people.
[Added in redevelopment of content/methods course blocks.] Multiple
Explain the relationship between problems of practice and democratic models
of education and social change.
Context of Problem analysis++
Systems Change and
Leadership++
Evaluate and propose ethical roles for leadership in public-serving
institutions, including schools.
Professional Growth Plan++ TEL 704
For a defined area of practice, search for and report on qualitative or
quantitative/meta-analytic literature reviews.
Critical review of reviews++ Reading Your Research++
Synthesize research in dialogue with problems of practice Critical synthesis papers++ Reading Your Research++
Write an abbreviated literature review on two areas connected with a problem
of practice, preparatory to an action research dissertation proposal.
Review of supporting scholarship TEL 792 (first term in LSC)
Use existing research to frame action research program Cycle One report, proposal, dissertation Multiple
Presentation of defined problem of practice at Doctoral Research Forum TEL 703
Cycle One report, written and also delivered at Doctoral Research Forum TEL 712
Reflect on the first action research project.
Reflection on Cycle One report(++?) (The student may choose to continue or
change focus.)
TEL 702
Use field opportunities to frame action research program Cycle One report, Change anaylsis reflection paper, proposal, dissertation TEL 712
Evaluate the skills of successful leaders-in-action in one's field (shadowing
etc.)
TEL 792 (Mentoring) final paper (Can we retitle this?) TEL 792 (Directed Field Study)
Develop and implement a plan to add and use one more professional skill per
year that targets partnership building and working in diverse communities.
Professional Growth Plan++ TEL 704
Develop an action-research agenda with appropriate partnerships Cycle One report, Change anaylsis reflection paper, proposal, dissertation Multiple
Plan action-research implementation for partnerships and diverse communiti Change analysis reflection paper TEL 704
Apply new communication skills to reach diverse communities and
stakeholders, including the use of new technologies for effective impact
[Need brief assignment description here.]
Innovations for Dissemination
impact++
Context of Problem analysis++
Systems Change and
Leadership++
Critical analysis papers TEL 702
Evaluate the role of leaders-in-action in one's field TEL 792 (Mentoring) final paper (Can we retitle this?) TEL 792 (Directed Field Study)
Evaluate and propose dynamic roles for leadership in systems change. Leadership Challenge reflection++ TEL 703
Use research on leadership and communities of practice to develop
leadership skills
Leadership Challenge reflection++ TEL 703
Develop and periodically revise an in-degree and then post-degree plan for
professional growth and advancement.
Professional Growth Plan++ TEL 704
Community of Practice presentation++
Innovations for Dissemination
impact++
Post-degree Impact Plan++
Proposal (TEL 792)
Innovations for Dissemination
Impact++
Dissertation (TEL 799)
Apply knowledge of general research norms and ethics at the level expected
of all successful doctoral students
CITI training completed (both IRB and Responsible Conduct of Research
courses).
TEL 711
Critical reviews of one action research dissertation and one action research
journal article.++
TEL 706
Critical reviews of two action research journal articles.++ TEL 711
Explore two inquiry approaches logically related to problem of practice.
[Need to define a student assignment that focuses on iteration of research
questions and connection to related inquiry approaches.]
Inquiry in Action Research++
Critique published study using methods anticipated for action research
dissertation.
Critical methods reviews
TEL 701
TEL 713
Equity, ethics, and
social justice*
Substantive knowledge
of research literature
Field opportunities to
define problems of
practice using multiple
frames*
Identify and describe a problem of practice (first cycle of research)
Collaboration and
communication skills to
build partnerships and
work in diverse
communities*
Leadership and change
agency*
Explain the relationship between problems of practice and broader education
and social systems.
Develop and implement a plan for broader impact for both the dissertation
and other change practices
Knowledge of research
norms and ethics,
emphasizing action
research and diverse
traditions of inquiry
Evaluate the foundations and success of different types of action research
Knowledge and practice
of methodological

2. Domain
(* if CPED Principle)
Student learning outcomes
Student work
(++ if not in recent syllabi)
Course (++ if new)
Become practiced in research methods to be used in dissertation. Miscellaneous methods assignments
TEL 701
TEL 711
TEL 712
TEL 713
Methods practica (new)
Critically review two published research reports in an area of practice. Critical synthesis papers++ Reading Your Research++
Critically review the methods of a published research report in an area of
practice.
Pathway methods review++ Reading Your Research++
Develop action-research program in iterative cycles of inquiry Cycle One report, Change anaylsis reflection paper, proposal, dissertation Multiple
Conduct an initial cycle of action research around a problem of practice, to
include a formal plan, data collection, analysis, and a brief written report.
Cycle One report, written and delivered at Doctoral Research Forum TEL 702
Conduct a second cycle of action research that will help develop an action
research dissertation proposal.
Cycle Two report (++?) TEL 792
Write and defend action research dissertation proposal. Dissertation proposal TEL 792
Complete action research project and report Dissertation TEL 799
Doctoral Research Forum presentation TEL 799
Dissertation defense TEL 799
Develop and present a change/action-oriented proposal aimed at your
community of practice.
Doctoral Research Forum presentation++
TEL 799 (first semester of
dissertation)
Develop and periodically revise a post-degree plan for impact in your field. Post-degree Impact Plan++
Proposal (TEL 792)
Innovations for Dissemination
Impact++
Dissertation (TEL 799)
Integration of practical
and research
knowledge, linking
theory with systemic
and systematic inquiry*
Present action research findings
Generate, transform,
and use professional
knowledge and
practice*