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ReplyDeletePosted by Barb Stubbs
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Is it a common practice in research studies to financially compensate individuals for their particpation in a research study? If so, what would be the guidelines for this compensation? On page 12 in Chapter 1, Creswell discusses compensation, and says that participants are not to be offered "excessive finacial inducements". Who would decide what is excessive, and would a study supported by wealth have an advantage over one with less financial support?
Quote:
Page 6, Chapter 1 "In addition to helping educators become better practitioners, research also creates conversations about important issues when policy makers debate educational topics."
Interesting Fact:
It was interesting to me how research data contributes to already existing knowledge; reinforcing, challenging, or adding to knowledge which already exists. I assumed research to yeild isolated bits of knowledge. The bricklaying analogy on page 4 of Chapter 1 is an effective illustration of this point.
I liked that quote as well, Barb. Research enables us, as educators, to stay current on educational practices that improve student learning with research-based teaching.
ReplyDeletecanicke=Corey A. Nickell
ReplyDeleteQuestion: On page 7, Creswell mentions that, “Just because research is published in a well-known journal does not automatically make it “good” research. Creswell then continues on page 9 about locating literature to review. With this being said my question is: How as amateur researchers do we locate the “good” research when there is tons of research out in the world for us to look at?
Quote: Page 7, Chapter 1 “Despite the importance of research, we need to realistically evaluate its contributions.”
Interesting fact: Before reading Creswell’s, Educational Research, I assumed that research was greatly used for ones self. He brings up a good point when he says, “…research helps the practicing educator build connections with other educators who are trying similar ideas in different locations.”
QUOTE: (p.7)"Research has limits, and you need to know how to decipher research studies because researchers may not write them as clearly and accurately as you would like." and "Just because research is published in a well-known journal does not automatically make it 'good' research."
ReplyDeleteQUESTION: The above quotes bring me to my question. How do we, as novices, decipher what is and what is not good research? Are there some key components that distinguish reputable research practices from those that are untrustworthy?
INTERESTING FACT: I found the research on the involvement of parents of secondary students interesting. Parent involvement at home and school were treated as separate issues with different motivators, perceived student invitations and perceived teacher invitations, respectively. As a secondary teacher, this reiterated for me the importance of inviting my students' parents to be active in our school/classroom.
Corey, You have to be kidding me. We must have been typing that at the same time and we had the same question! Get out of my brain! :) You did beat me by one minute, though.
ReplyDeleteDana, too funny!!! The "good" research was weighing on my mind after trying to find a "good" abstract or news article for EDU540. I couldn't believe how much is out there and it was so hard to choose! Dare I say it? Great minds think alike? Ha!
ReplyDeleteQuestion: After reading the first chapter I question research regarding curriculum in the school districts. Why do districts provide curriculum without an explaination of research effectiveness?
ReplyDeleteInteresting Fact: Page 5 "Research also helps practioners evaluate approaches that they hope will work with individuals in educational settings." Some educators may be willing to change their teaching style to benefit the learning of children in their classroom if research stands behind it.
Quote: Page 13- "Researchers look at problems as puzzles to solve." This statement shows us that we are researchers in our every day life. When we creating goals for ourselves, determine what store fits our needs finanically, or when creating To Do lists. Research doesn't sounds so scary anymore...I think!
Question: Upon completion of reading chapter 1 I am excited to begin my own research. How do I know what I am wanting to research is worth the time and effort it takes to effectively conduct a research project? Work smarter not harder! Right?
ReplyDeleteQuote:Page 12 - "You need to show respect to audiences who read and use information from studies." Can I have two quotes? Page 12 - "It is important to respect the site in which the research takes place." These quotes really made me think about what research topic/project I would like to take on. I want my research to appeal and be beneficial to those who read my research report as well as to be beneficial to me as an educator. Also, I want to and need to keep in mind to respect the place, my school, that the research is taking place in. I need to continue to teach, educate and support my students and not conduct research to simply feed the need to complete and assignment or inner wondering.
Informative Fact: Page 13 - "Let me set your mind at ease. You have already learned valuable research skills through your life experiences." I found this interesting because I am rather apprehensive about beginning my own research project. This fact from the text helped me to put my mind at ease a bit kind of like I strive to do each day for each one of my 6th grade students. Positive reinforcement!
Christina - I am on the same page you are! Each year we get something new to add to our Curriculum Tool Belt" and do we get justification as to why this tool is better than what we have been using? No, we sure do not. I really wish that when new curriculum is presented that we as educators have the specifics of why we should implement. Administration requires us to justify what we do. So why do they at times not justify the data which backs up their decision making?
ReplyDeleteChristina - This comment is in response to your Interesting Fact. I attended and Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures Workshop this summer at NWMSU in Maryville. This workshop provided me with research on why the cooperative learning structures work and was backed up or justified which tables, graphs and written evaluation of schools who used these structures. The evaluations were all positive. Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures are now evident in my classroom. I can already see that my 6th grade students are improving their social skills and working better and more effectively with their peers. I am always willing to try something new when I have proven research that says this will improve the educational outcomes for my student's.
ReplyDeleteDana - I wondering the same as you. What is a quality action research project? I am not wondering if it is okay to piggy back research that has already been done. Can we use research that has already been done and conduct the study in our own classrooms to see if results are accurate in all settings? Such as the Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures states that when using these structures you as an educator will help students attain great social interaction skills as well as to raise test scores of a classroom.
ReplyDeleteQuestion:Are there steps to take when choosing a research problem? I want to find a research problem that I am passionate about and one that I will continue to pursue as I complete graduate school.
ReplyDeleteQuote:"Armed with research results, teachers and other educators become more effective professionals." (p.4)
Interesting Fact:
Interesting Fact: I already possess the basic skills to be a good researcher. Who knew!!
ReplyDeleteDana,
ReplyDeleteGreat point about the peer-review, but the "peers" are supposed to be able to determine if it is "good" or not. Some of these "peers" could be biased though, or they may not have the skills to determine what is "good" research. They should though. You have to learn what Creswell is giving you in this book about evaluating research. You will read more about that later this semester.
Great job,
Dr. Hendrix
Ann,
ReplyDeleteYou will review the literature and research about your topic. You will study it until you have found a way to add to the knowledge base about your topic. You want to try and find a hole in the field if you can. Then, you know it is a good topic to study. You can also repeat somone else's study and see if you can get the same results.
Great job,
Dr. Hendrix
Note: Independent study students, make sure I have your book ad or article ad choices of areas. I want to make the groups by next Wed.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Dr. Hendrix
Question: Is it possible or even necessary to use more than one research approach regarding one research question? When does it benefit the most?
ReplyDelete"Less well known than either the quantitative or qualitative strategies are those that involve collecting and analyzing both forms of data in a single study. The concept of mixing different methods probably originated in 1959." (p15. Research Design:Qualitative, Quantitative , and Mixed Methods Approach- 2nd edition)
I am intersted in finding out how mixing both strategies would correlate. I am new at this, and using both methods to test and confirm seems to be a bit grueling. Not to mention, it also seems like way too much work for one research project. But if one was seeking to be precise in finding a validated solution maybe this would indeed help.
Question: My question comes after reading the section on Respecting the Rights of Participants. If I use data collected on my students, do I need to have parental permission?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "If your research problem covers a broad topic of concern, you need to focus it so that you can study it." (p9) With so much information available, it's easy to see how being specific is important when choosing a research topic. In fact, I've already encountered this issue!
Fact: "... what may seem contradictory comes together to make sense in time." I sure hope so!
Barb,
ReplyDeleteThey do say money talks! So it does seem that a study supported by wealth would have an advantage
LaDawndra,
ReplyDeleteGood question here! You will see in later chapters how important your research questions are and how they must match the appropriate method. There are pros and cons to mixed methods. You will get more data if you use a quantitative method with a qualitative method though.
Keep up the good work,
Dr. Hendrix
Ann G.,
ReplyDeleteGreat question! Yes, you should have parental consent. Study the IRB website and MWSU. You should go through and get IRB approval before a study too.
Keep up the good work,
Dr. Hendrix
I was surprised to learn that there is no foolproof way to evaluate research. It's hard sometimes not to figure out how well you did if you can't get your work evaluated. " there are no ironclad standards for evaluating educational research..." (pg 11)
ReplyDeleteI have answered many survey questions personally and professionally and never have I realized that I have certain rights as I answer them. "... individuals who participate in a study have certain rights."(pg 12) It hadn't occured to me that if I choose students, that I will have to get parental consent.
Interesting Fact: I should have known this after being in the master's program, but I just assumed that one would come up with research project and start collecting data. But finding previous published research on my idea, might be the most challenging part about it.
Ann D. I agree that I feel like I am sooo ready to start my project, but the more I read the more that I am worried that I won't be able to fit all the criteria in with my idea. Finding previous results seems the hardest part of it.
ReplyDeleteShelly,
ReplyDeleteI like your comments here!
Good points,
Dr. Hendrix