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A Mixed-Methods Scoping Review of Canadian Indigenous Research: Using an Indigenous Conversational Method to Consult Indigenous Scholars. Sage Research Methods: Diversifying and Decolonizing Research
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Jimena Marquez – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2024
Since 1999, Indigenous scholars across the world have recentered research on Indigenous ways of knowing and doing. This radical change marks the decolonization of research. This new paradigm is based on the validity of Indigenous epistemologies, ontologies, and methodologies to conduct research. To appraise the recent evolution of this shifting…
Descriptors: Canada Natives, Decolonization, Researchers, Indigenous Knowledge
Collecting, Processing, and Analyzing Bibliometric Data for Program Evaluation. Sage Research Methods Cases Part 2
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Carolina Milesi; Kevin L. Brown; Barbara L. Schneider – Sage Research Methods Cases, 2016
This research method case describes the use of bibliometric analysis for the purpose of evaluating a large, federal research program that supported basic research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education. Program evaluation is critical for providing rigorous evidence about program effectiveness and demonstrating that public…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Bibliometrics, Case Studies, Program Evaluation
Early Childhood Education Today, 14th Edition [Access Card Package]
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Morrison, George S. – Pearson, 2018
George Morrison's Revel "Early Childhood Education Today" presents current, research-based information on providing high-quality early education to "all" children so that they can be successful in school and in life. Featuring an engaging writing style and filled with practical examples of authentic teaching practices used by…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Educational Quality, Language Skills, Literacy Education
A Validity Agenda for Growth Models: One Size Doesn't Fit All!
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Patelis, Thanos – College Board, 2012
This is a keynote presentation given at AERA on developing a validity agenda for growth models in a large scale (e.g., state) setting. The emphasis of this presentation was to indicate that growth models and the validity agenda designed to provide evidence in supporting the claims to be made need to be personalized to meet the local or…
Descriptors: Test Validity, Statistical Analysis, Conferences (Gatherings), Evidence
Number Talks: Helping Children Build Mental Math and Computation Strategies, Grades K-5 [with DVD]
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Parrish, Sherry – Math Solutions, 2010
"Number Talks" is: (1) A five- to fifteen-minute classroom conversation around purposefully crafted computation problems that are solved mentally; and (2) The best part of a teacher's day. Whether you want to implement number talks but are unsure of how to begin or have experience but want more guidance in crafting purposeful problems, this…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Mental Computation, Mathematics Skills, Video Technology
Using Data to Improve Student Learning in School Districts
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Bernhardt, Victoria L. – Eye on Education, 2006
This book helps you make sense of the data your school district collects, including state student achievement results as well as other qualitative and quantitative data. Easy-to-use templates, tools, and examples are available on the accompanying CD-ROM. High stakes accountability requires that you develop your understanding of who your students…
Descriptors: School Districts, Accountability, Educational Improvement, Academic Achievement