Jason’s Chapter 6 Response

Posted by on February 16, 2010 
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After reading chapter six, I think that I have more questions than answers regarding my research design. I knew that the Quantitative vs. Qualitative debate would pop up, but I hadn’t fully considered all of the research design options.  I originally wanted to go with a qualitative model to measure learning outcomes, because I am a little suspect of the traditional pre/post test quantitative design.   Although, a post test could be thrown into SPSS and analyzed, I believe that there are validity issues.  Plus, the sample size will most likely be one class (no larger than 50) so I could efficiently use some richer qualitative methods.

I like the idea of one-minute feedback responses, providing the data for theme seeking content analysis.  I think that this would lend itself to a quick turn around time, and may allow me to bypass the IRB process.  I also really like the idea of putting together a course portfolio.  However, I think that for practical reasons I should focus on one class topic with multiple teaching techniques.  If I do this narrow focus I may be able to combine qualitative and quantitative elements.  For example the content analysis of one-minute feedbacks and a brief survey.

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