Does your research study have credibility? Here’s how to tell!

Research has the potential to be a highly valuable tool for teachers, permitting them opportunities to expand their knowledge, enhance their pedagogical creativity, or explore a potential solution to a teaching or learning challenge they encounter in their classroom. As such, it enables them to keep their professional knowledge and practice rooted in sound principles and relevant to their students’ needs. However, as with assessment, it is important to conduct research in a manner that assures its quality and credibility.   The purpose of this session is primarily to present to participants the ten criteria–ranging from selecting the best approach and design, meeting ethical criteria, choosing correct data analytical procedure(s)–for evaluating any research study and for ensuring that their own research possesses the qualities need to make findings credible–believable and valid. The presenter will introduce each criterion and explain its importance, providing specific examples from teacher classroom research studies. Participants will then have an opportunity to evaluate a sample study for group discussion. The session will conclude with a summary evaluation of the sample study and time for questions and answers.   Reference:   TBA