How can a "researcher acting as an instrument" in a qualitative study best ensure the trustworthiness of the data analysis and the conclusions?
What will be an ideal response?
Qualitative researchers need to do their best to maintain "rigorous subjectivity" — acknowledging their own biases and making efforts to reduce and/or balance them. Some strategies for enhancing trustworthiness include:
• keeping detailed notes of procedures and decisions
• being careful to distinguish between observation and interpretation in notes and in analysis
• collecting different types of data (e.g., interview, observation) and comparing them during analysis
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Children's learning in school is influenced by
a. the physical environment more than by teacher insight. b. the approach of the program more than the teacher. c. many variables. d. their innate abilities and/or disabilities.
The "Prepare" section of this chapter includes a number of suggestions for how to get ready for taking notes. What are three strategies you can implement so you're prepared for class?
What will be an ideal response?
Which description below is not a defense to negligence?
a. Teacher Immunity Act of 1984 b. Contributory Negligence c. Comparative Negligence d. Assumption of Risk e. Governmental Immunity
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Montessori equipment can be purchased in most retail outlets. 2. Classrooms should have duplicates of materials available. 3. Local businesses can be a good resource for obtaining classroom materials. 4. Around 35% of 0- to 8- year-olds used mobile devices in 2017. 5. In 2017, young children spent an average of 6 hours per day on mobile devices.