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Qualitative Research in STEM

Author : Sherry Marx

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 326 pages

File Size : 29,37 MB

Release : 2016-07-01

Category : Education

ISBN : 1317385187

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Qualitative Research in STEM examines the groundbreaking potential of qualitative research methods to address issues of social justice, equity, and sustainability in STEM. A collection of empirical studies conducted by prominent STEM researchers, this book examines the experiences and challenges faced by traditionally marginalized groups in STEM, most notably culturally and linguistically diverse students and women. Investigations into these issues, as well as the high dropout rate among engineering students and issues of academic integrity in STEM, come with detailed explanations of the study methodologies used in each case. Contributors also provide personal narratives that share their perspectives on the benefits of qualitative research methodologies for the topics explored. Through a variety of qualitative methodologies, including participatory action research, Indigenous research, and critical ethnography, this volume aims to reveal and remedy the inequalities within STEM education today.



Teaching Critical Thinking in STEM

Author : Christa Evangelisto

Publisher :

Page : 145 pages

File Size : 48,69 MB

Release : 2020

Category : Critical thinking

ISBN :

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This doctoral-level qualitative research study was conducted to discover what strategies and techniques 10 community college teachers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics believe are useful for teaching critical thinking skills. This dissertation research was also conducted to discover what obstacles the participating teachers face in attempting to teach critical thinking skills in their classrooms. The research was conducted using a basic qualitative research design that employed interviews to uncover and illuminate the instructional experiences of community college teachers currently teaching in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Participants were asked what techniques they find useful or not useful, what obstacles teachers face, and what supports are available for teachers to teach critical thinking. Interview transcripts were analyzed using a constant comparative method to determine common themes. Findings of the study included descriptions of modeling critical thinking skills, allowing students to practice using the skills, and assessing the critical thinking skills using a skills-based assessment. The described useful practices also included the requirement of analysis throughout, including analysis of data, analysis of process, and analysis of thinking. The most significant obstacles for teachers in community college STEM courses were found to be support and pedagogical education. Further research is needed to discover what teachers at other educational levels are doing to teach critical thinking, and to discover how to support and provide professional development for community college STEM teachers.



Perspectives in Contemporary STEM Education Research

Author : Thomas Delahunty

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 20,7 MB

Release : 2022-10-13

Category : Education

ISBN : 1000688100

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This book presents an overview of the methodological innovations and developments present in the field of STEM education research as well as providing a practically orientated resource on research method design more broadly. Featuring a range of international contributors in the field, the book provides a compendium of exemplary innovative methodological designs, implementations, and analyses that answer a variety of research questions relating to STEM education disciplines. Charting the thinking behind the design and implementation of successful research investigations, the book’s two parts present an accessible and pragmatically framed set of chapters that cover a range of important methodological areas presented by active researchers in the field. Ultimately, this book presents a comprehensive resource that explores the act of educational research as related to STEM. By showcasing key methodological principles with guidance on practical approaches underpinned by theory, the book offers scholarly research-informed suggestions for practice. It will be of great interest to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of STEM education and education research methods, as well as educational research more broadly.



Conducting Qualitative Research in the COVID-19 Era

Author : David Wahl

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 37,80 MB

Release : 2022

Category : Qualitative research

ISBN : 9781529600148

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In the early days of 2020, a COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global social framework. The pandemic had a negative impact on academia, particularly for women and women of color in STEM disciplines. The current study is a qualitative exploration of identified issues of inequity and the effect the pandemic had on STEM women and women of color as they transitioned from working on university and college campuses to working remotely from home. The pandemic not only impacted the academic community but also had direct ramifications for qualitative researchers attempting to conduct research projects in the pandemic environment. This case study delves into the complexity of conducting qualitative research in a pandemic where the participants and the methods are heavily compromised by the necessary safety measures. This case study looks at the ideal state of conducting qualitative research on gender inequity for STEM women teaching faculty and researchers during the pandemic and contrasts that ideal state with the real state that threatened to derail the research process. Institutional Review Board safety measures are explained, and the necessary redesign of the project is detailed. Furthermore, data collection problems and solutions are offered. What is important to remember is that the pandemic environment posed problems for all researchers, and this environment was new to everyone. What was learned within the pandemic environment must be built upon for the advancement of research in a postpandemic world and in preparation should a similar event occur in the future.



Navigating Challenges in Qualitative Educational Research

Author : Todd Ruecker

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 235 pages

File Size : 13,12 MB

Release : 2019-06-11

Category : Education

ISBN : 0429509243

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How do education researchers navigate the qualitative research process? How do they manage and negotiate myriad decision points at which things can take an unexpected – and sometimes problematic – turn? Whilst these questions are relevant for any research process, the specific issues qualitative researchers face can have impactful repercussions, that if managed adeptly, can lead to successful and even new research opportunities. Navigating Challenges in Qualitative Educational Research includes narratives that provide real world experiences and accounts of how researchers navigated problematic situations, as well as their considerations in doing so. These contributions give students and researchers a chance to understand the possibilities of research challenges and better prepare for these eventualities and how to deal with them. Providing educative windows into the challenges and missteps even seasoned researchers face along the way, this book is an invaluable resource for graduate students and early career qualitative researchers, particularly those who are interested in education.



Qualitative Research from Start to Finish, First Edition

Author : Robert K. Yin

Publisher : Guilford Press

Page : 369 pages

File Size : 13,2 MB

Release : 2011-09-26

Category : Education

ISBN : 1606239783

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This lively, practical text presents a fresh and comprehensive approach to doing qualitative research. The book offers a unique balance of theory and clear-cut choices for customizing every phase of a qualitative study. A scholarly mix of classic and contemporary studies from multiple disciplines provides compelling, field-based examples of the full range of qualitative approaches. Readers learn about adaptive ways of designing studies, collecting data, analyzing data, and reporting findings. Key aspects of the researcher's craft are addressed, such as fieldwork options, the five phases of data analysis (with and without using computer-based software), and how to incorporate the researcher's “declarative” and “reflective” selves into a final report. Ideal for graduate-level courses, the text includes:* Discussions of ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology, feminist research, and other approaches.* Instructions for creating a study bank to get a new study started.* End-of-chapter exercises and a semester-long, field-based project.* Quick study boxes, research vignettes, sample studies, and a glossary.* Previews for sections within chapters, and chapter recaps.* Discussion of the place of qualitative research among other social science methods, including mixed methods research.



STEM Student Research Handbook

Author : Darci J. Harland

Publisher : NSTA Press

Page : 249 pages

File Size : 47,29 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Science

ISBN : 1936137410

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A comprehensive resource for high school teachers and students, STEM Student Research Handbook outlines the various stages of large- scale research projects, enabling teachers to coach their students through the research process.



Understanding Girls

Author : Dale Rose Baker

Publisher : Springer

Page : 249 pages

File Size : 47,7 MB

Release : 2016-07-25

Category : Education

ISBN : 9463004971

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Understanding Girls: Quantitative and Qualitative Research is a retrospective of the author’s research that led to receiving the 2013 Distinguished Contributions Award to Science Education through Research. This book includes selected articles that document changes in her research approaches and theoretical frameworks. The articles represent the evolution of her thinking about the issue of girls in science as well as her impact on science education. The author’s work is placed in the context of science education research at the time of publication, research in education and psychology, and the culture of the times. She pulls back the curtain that often makes the messy work of research seem straightforward and linear to reveal why she did the research and the methodological decisions she faced. She describes the serendipitous nature of some of the work as well as her frustrations in trying to understand data, and struggles to insure that she accurately and respectfully presented the voices of girls and their teachers. The book also includes some of the earliest research in engineering education preceding the focus on engineering practices found in the Next Generation Science and Engineering Standards. Understanding Girls provides insights into why girls may or may not decide to participate in science and engineering and what can be done to increase their participation. It provides evidence that we have increased girls’ participation and the challenges that remain to insure that every girl who wants to become a scientist or engineer has the opportunity to do so.



STEM Integration in K-12 Education

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 143 pages

File Size : 22,40 MB

Release : 2014-02-28

Category : Education

ISBN : 0309297990

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STEM Integration in K-12 Education examines current efforts to connect the STEM disciplines in K-12 education. This report identifies and characterizes existing approaches to integrated STEM education, both in formal and after- and out-of-school settings. The report reviews the evidence for the impact of integrated approaches on various student outcomes, and it proposes a set of priority research questions to advance the understanding of integrated STEM education. STEM Integration in K-12 Education proposes a framework to provide a common perspective and vocabulary for researchers, practitioners, and others to identify, discuss, and investigate specific integrated STEM initiatives within the K-12 education system of the United States. STEM Integration in K-12 Education makes recommendations for designers of integrated STEM experiences, assessment developers, and researchers to design and document effective integrated STEM education. This report will help to further their work and improve the chances that some forms of integrated STEM education will make a positive difference in student learning and interest and other valued outcomes.



An Introduction to Qualitative Research

Author : Maria K. E. Lahman

Publisher : SAGE Publications

Page : 542 pages

File Size : 50,55 MB

Release : 2024-04-15

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1071875205

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This engaging introduction to all aspects of qualitative research challenges students to consider how their research can be culturally responsive. The first part of the book introduces the foundations including theory, ethics, and reflexivity, with an emphasis on multiple methodologies, from traditional to critical and cutting-edge. The second part covers practical guidance from writing proposals to data collection, and includes a chapter dedicated to creating a culturally responsive relationship with research participants. Finally, readers engage with how the quality of research is enhanced, how data are analyzed, and how research accounts are created and disseminated. Areas vital to the health of qualitative research are addressed including systemic racism and cultural humility, with cutting-edge suggestions offered in areas like hybrid research, harnessing technology, and use of social media. Multiple identities are centered in examples throughout including race, gender, and those who are hard to reach or seldom heard in research. Textboxes featuring scholars, student researchers, and community members invite readers into dialogue in an area that is contested, swiftly shifting, and always vibrant with potential.