Mixed Methods Research Design in Curriculum and Instruction

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Evaluate and critique articles that employ mixed methods research design;

• Apply understandings of mixed methods design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation approaches in discipline-specific research projects;

• Engage in scholarly collaborations and peer evaluations.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Readings and Class Participation	10%
Review of Mixed Methods Studies	30%
Mixed Methods Research Application Project	45%
Presentation and Peer Review	15%

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
95-100%	A
90-94%	A-
87-89%	B+
83-86%	B
80-82%	B-
77-79%	C+
73-76%	C
Below 73%	F

Attendance/Participation:

This course provides valuable interactive experiences, so attendance and participation are extremely important. Students are expected to attend class and be on time.

Late work will be accepted with a credit deduction—unless prior arrangement has been made with the instructor or a legitimate documented emergency arises.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Creswell, J. W., & Plano Clark, V. L. (2025). Designing and conducting mixed methods research (4th ed.). SAGE Publications.