ED5950 Early Childhood Education Studies Capstone
This capstone course is required for learners in the master's Early Childhood Education Studies specialization and is taken after completing all required and elective coursework. Learners demonstrate proficiency in integrating learning from their coursework by preparing a portfolio demonstrating the specialization outcomes and applying research knowledge, skills, and dispositions developed in ED5306 Action Research to Enhance Practice. Learners implement the action research process to evaluate and critically reflect on the results as a part of continuous improvement inquiry to improve student learning. Learners communicate research findings and insights with key stakeholders and critically reflect on implications as a way to find practical and useful strategies to improve their practice. For MS Early Childhood Studies learners only. Must be taken during the learner's final quarter. This course requires access to educational settings, programs, and/or practitioners with a focus on children from birth to age eight. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.