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“Mind The Gap”: Qualitative Researchers And Mixed Methods Research, Linda A. Bliss, Tonette S. Rocco Jan 2013

“Mind The Gap”: Qualitative Researchers And Mixed Methods Research, Linda A. Bliss, Tonette S. Rocco

South Florida Education Research Conference

This paper presents a heuristic investigation of mixed methods organized around three pairs of opposing standpoints: methods (qualitative vs. quantitative), paradigms (constructivist vs. post positive), and inquiry approaches (dialectical vs. pragmatic).


Critical Race Theory: Focusing The Lens On Human Resource Development, Judith D. Bernier, Tonette S. Rocco Jan 2013

Critical Race Theory: Focusing The Lens On Human Resource Development, Judith D. Bernier, Tonette S. Rocco

South Florida Education Research Conference

The challenge that continues to face HRD is how to integrate real concerns for diversity into programs, practices, and research. Critical race theory was used as a lens to examine work on diversity published in Human Resource Development Quarterly (HRDQ). Eight publications were selected and analyzed.


Self-Directed Learning In The Technological Age, Rimjhim Banerjee Jan 2013

Self-Directed Learning In The Technological Age, Rimjhim Banerjee

South Florida Education Research Conference

Concerns arising out of technology often being used as an add-on to self-directed learning practices in the workplace and factors affecting such learning were investigated through a literature analysis. What is needed is an exploration of new possibilities of computational media on how self-directed learners think, create and learn.


An Examination Of The Validity Of English Language Achievement Test Scores In A Lep Student Population, Rodolfo Abella, Joanne Urrutia Jan 2013

An Examination Of The Validity Of English Language Achievement Test Scores In A Lep Student Population, Rodolfo Abella, Joanne Urrutia

South Florida Education Research Conference

Approximately 1,700 limited English proficient (LEP) and recently exited LEP students in grades 4 and 10 were tested using both an English and a comparable Spanish language achievement test. Many LEP and former LEP students performed better in math taking the test in Spanish compared to taking it in English.


Teachers’ Knowledge, Awareness And Pedagogy Of Global Education In Secondary Schools, Sadiq Abdullahi Jan 2013

Teachers’ Knowledge, Awareness And Pedagogy Of Global Education In Secondary Schools, Sadiq Abdullahi

South Florida Education Research Conference

For the last fifty years, social studies teachers have been prepared to teach from a global perspective, but since September 11, 2001 have faced a difficult challenge teaching from a global perspective. This study examines ninety secondary school teachers’ global knowledge and their disposition toward teaching from a global perspective.