John W. Collins, Jr., Ed.D. 

Seton Hall University

Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy 

421 Kozlowski Hall

South Orange, NJ 07079

Office: (973) 275-2823 
Email: collinjo@shu.edu 
 

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• Demonstrate skill in qualitative research and data analysis (Department and ISTE/NCATE)
• Knowledge and understanding of:
1. information sources, data collection, and data analysis strategies (ISLLC Standard 1)
2. the role of technology in promoting student learning and professional growth (ISLLC Standard 2)
3. current technologies that support educational administration functions (ISLLC Standard 3)
4. professional codes of ethics for qualitative research (ISLLC Standard 5)
• Process and engage in activities that use:
1. assessment data related to student learning are used to develop the school vision and goals (ISLLC Standard 1)
2. relevant demographic data pertaining to students and their families in developing the school vision and goals (ISLLC Standard 1)
3. technologies that are adapted in teaching and learning (ISLLC Standard 2)
4. emerging trends (Department and ISTE/NCATE)
• Demonstrate capacity to assess the strengths and weaknesses of individual research studies (Department and ISTE/NCATE)
• Effective communication (Department and ISTE/NCATE)

 

 
•  knowledge
•  comprehension
•  application
•  analysis
•  synthesis 
•  evaluation, 

• Oral participation in all seminar discussions

• In-class teamwork and hands-on use of qualitative methods

• Qualitative research project, using one or more of the methods covered in the course

• Final presentation of above project to the class

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