College of Education

The Cohort

Purpose of the Cohort

Photo of a classroomEvery graduate student that enters the METL program participates in a cohort group. The first meeting of this group is an intense six credit hour experience that takes place during the month of June. The cohort experience is designed to immerse students in learning about educational research and related areas of educational thought. We consider such questions as: What is knowledge? How do we go about 'knowing'? How do people learn? What are the purposes, methods and ethical dilemmas of educational inquiry? The cohort experience is designed to build community, think collectively and develop relationships among students and faculty. In addition to the June courses the cohort group reconvenes in mid August and again in January to revisit ideas, and to support ongoing work.

Schedule of 2009 Summer Cohort Classes

Week 1 Tuesday 6/9 4:30 - 9:30
Wednesday 6/10 4:30 - 9:30
Thursday 6/11 4:30 - 9:30
Saturday 6/13 8:30 - 4:00
Week 2 Tuesday 6/16 4:30 - 9:30
Wednesday 6/17 4:30 - 9:30
Thursday 6/18 4:30 - 9:30
Saturday 6/20 8:30 - 4:00
Week 3 Tuesday 6/23 4:30 - 9:30
Wednesday 6/24 4:30 - 9:30
Thursday 6/25 4:30 - 9:30
Fall Meeting Saturday TBA 8:30 - 4:30
Winter Meetings Friday TBA 5:30 - 8:30
Saturday TBA 8:30 - 4:00

Registering for the Cohort

When you register for the course, register for both ED 530 and ED 531. Though the class is only offered in June it will appear as though you are taking a course in July. For help with registration email Linda Rowe at lrowe@butler.edu.

Additional Opportunity

Watch for updates! Additional courses will be provided in conjunction with the summer cohort.