Literature Reviews

List of Literature Reviews (coming soon)

Beginning with Teaching Scholars 10 (2005-2006), scholars will not be required to complete a project as described below. Instead, they will be asked to complete a comprehensive literature review.

The literature review will:

• Be conducted during the next year; therefore, due on May 15, 2008

• Be a summary of the relevant literature in a written paper appropriate for publication submission

Since the logical next step in the process would be to conduct a research process or to develop an instructional unit, you should also submit the following with your literature review.

• Either a brief description of the instructional unit to be produced and the evaluation methodology OR, in the case of research, the hypotheses or research questions along with a description of the methodology

Projects

List of Projects

We leave the description below to help you understand the requirements for these past projects. (See "List of Projects" above.)

Educational Research Proposal Requirements and Advanced Guidelines

The following outlines the minimum requirements for a research proposal. The minimum requirements should translate to a 2-4 page proposal. Advanced guidelines are also listed to help those who may wish to develop a more complete proposal to seek internal/external funding. There is no page limit on these proposals.

Statement of the Problem. State the problem and explain its significance. State the specific aims of your research study. If you plan to conduct experimental research, state the hypotheses.

Background. Briefly summarize relevant literature and explain how your study is derived from the work of others documented in the literature. Explain discrepancies found in the literature.

For the Teaching Scholars Program, we do not expect more than 10 references; however, you may wish to expand this for a more formal proposal. Include background from any pilot studies you have done, if available.

Design/Method of Study. Describe how you will test your hypotheses or answer your research questions. Explain why your design/method is appropriate. Provide detailed information about how the study will be conducted….population description and size, collection of data/information, and analysis.

For a more formal proposal, include any instrumentation you have developed with a discussion of its appropriateness.

Needed Resources. List those resources needed to conduct the study with an estimate of cost. The Teaching Scholars program has limited funds available for postage, duplication, and some supplies.

Timeline. Include a list of tasks and the time period allotted for completion of each task.

One of the goals of the Teaching Scholars program is to have all scholars publish/present their projects. If you are using human subjects in your research, you may need to file a human subjects review form.

Educational Technology or Instructional Development Proposal

The following outlines the minimum requirements for an instructional development proposal. The minimum requirements should translate to a 2-4 page proposal; however, there is no page limit in presenting specific useful information.

Statement of the Problem. State the problem and explain how you identified it. (For example, the problem might be that residents need to practice better teaching skills. This might be based upon comments in the clerkship evaluations, self-report from residents, observation of teaching encounters, etc.) Include specific information. Can the problem be solved by instruction?

Learner Characteristics. Describe the learners…..educational background and other characteristics that may impact the design of the instruction.

Background. Briefly summarize the relevant materials or literature found that relate to the instructional problem. Describe your search method and the results. If information on relevant instructional units was located, discuss the design of these units and evaluation if available.

Learning Objectives and Content. List the learning objectives in behavioral terms and outline the knowledge, skills, or attitudes to be learned.

Design. Describe the presentation of the instructional unit. Describe the teaching strategies used to present the unit and why (presentation, discussion, case-based, small group, demonstration, videotaped practice, computer-based instruction, etc.). Will commercially available materials be integrated into the unit?

Needed Resources. List those resources needed to develop the unit and estimate the cost.

The Teaching Scholars program has limited funds available for postage, duplication, and some supplies.

Evaluation. Describe your evaluation plan for the unit. How will you know if the unit made a difference? What specific questions should you ask? How will you collect information to answer the questions and how will you analyze the information?

Timeline. Include a list of tasks and the time period allotted for completion of each task.

If you have questions or comments about this page please Contact OED .

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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Little Rock, AR 72205

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