Category Archives: TEL780

Qualitative Research Has My Heart

Posted on December 4, 2019 by admin

For the past 24 months I have been developing, implementing, and collecting data for my research exploring how a reflective action learning intervention impacts innovation in higher education. 24 months…I can’t believe it has been that long. Sometimes I feel … Continue reading →

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Philosophical Perspective on Research

Posted on July 7, 2019 by admin

I consider research to be a process of empowerment for both the researcher and key stakeholders.  By including those most impacted by the problem of study, a researcher serves as the guide to employ rigorous methodology while integrating key players … Continue reading →

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Inclusivity in Action Research

Posted on July 6, 2019 by admin

Research in the field of education is most beneficial if it is practitioner-oriented. Currently, there is a gap between research and practice, which results in much research not being utilized in an impactful way.  Traditional scholars recommend researchers focus more … Continue reading →

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Comparisons in Higher Education: Contextual Attributes

Posted on July 3, 2019 by admin

In my last post, I described the benefits of secondary data in formalized research and in practical application.  I primarily focused on how the use of government data available through IPEDS facilitates peer comparisons by enabling faculty and academic leaders … Continue reading →

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Secondary Data Sources in Higher Education

Posted on June 29, 2019 by admin

As higher education researchers strive to better understand the ways in which educational programs and institutions can better meet evolving needs of students and employers, secondary data sources are an increasingly useful resources.  Secondary data sources are previously collected data … Continue reading →

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Research Design

Posted on June 23, 2019 by admin

I used to describe myself as someone who hated theory. I found theory too abstract, and when I dug in to understand more, I found myself confused by contradicting definitions and seemingly endless terminology lacking clear explanations. Through several years … Continue reading →

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Content in the Field of Higher Education

Posted on June 22, 2019 by admin

Higher education, as a field, gained steam in the 1960s and has continued to grow (Hendrickson, 2014).  Data from the National Center for Education Statistics reveal and increase of 26% in master’s and doctoral degrees conferred in the area of … Continue reading →

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