scholarly journals Quantitatively Assessing the Success of Your Critical Thinking Teaching Strategies

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Sarah D. McCrackin
Keyword(s):  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Teaching Literature ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Quantitative Studies ◽  
Quantitative Assessments

The teaching literature contains a wealth of articles discussing the success of interventions designed to foster critical thinking. However, most of these articles describe qualitative assessments of critical thinking interventions, with very few quantitative assessments (Abrami et al., 2008). While both qualitative and quantitative methods have unique value, there is a need for quantitative data to supplement qualitative claims that various strategies for teaching critical thinking are successful. The goal of this workshop is to provide a framework that members of all disciplines can use to quantitatively assess the success of critical thinking interventions in their own classroom. Participants will learn about common research approaches and assessments that have been used in published quantitative studies on critical thinking. They will also learn strategies for assessing the experimental rigor of previous critical thinking research and will work together to create a plan to apply this knowledge in their own classrooms.

scholarly journals Faith Development, Religious Styles and Biographical Narratives: Methodological Perspectives

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara Keller ◽  
Heinz Streib
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Faith Development ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Narrative Study ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Structural Framework ◽  
Contemporary Religion ◽  
Formed Part

Abstract Narrative study of religious lives has formed part of numerous projects at the Bielefeld Research Center for Biographical Studies in Contemporary Religion. An essential instrument in our designs, which mostly combine qualitative and quantitative methods, is the Faith Development Interview (FDI). In response to longstanding criticism its cognitive structural framework has been revised in respect of styles and schemata. The religious styles perspective examines the self as articulated in narratives and associates it with affectivity and emotion. This article gives an overview of our theoretical and methodological revisions, which take cognizance of current developments in lifespan developmental and clinical psychology such as attachment, mentalization and wisdom. We illustrate the implementation of these advances with a case study from our current study of ‘spirituality’,1 which we locate in the complex multi-method design, and outline the triangulation of qualitative and quantitative data.

scholarly journals ALTERNATIVE CONTROL OF INSECT PESTS IN VEGETABLE PLANTS USING LOCAL WISDOM APPROACH

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Lukmanul Hakim ◽  
Abdul Muis
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Insect Pests ◽  
Ricinus Communis ◽  
Alternative Control ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Trap Plants ◽  
The Impact

This research aimed to determine the local wisdom of the community of Lembah Seulawah Sub-district, Aceh Besar, Indonesia of controlling insect pests in vegetable plants. In addition, the study intended to examine the impact of using paper as a mechanical trap for insect pests in vegetable plants. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were used in this research. The qualitative data were obtained through interviews with farmers, whereas the quantitative data were collected from an experiment. Thirty randomly-selected respondents were interviewed and then the qualitative and quantitative data processing was performed. The results showed that they still use plant-based materials as insecticides which constitute the local wisdom of controlling insect pests in vegetable plants. The plants used as insecticides were, among others, garlic (Allium satifum), castor bean seeds (Ricinus communis), lemongrass, neem seeds, and thorny amaranth as the trap plants.

Feasibility analysis of lake ex-andesite stone mining as geo-tourism area at Tegalega Village, Cigudeg, Bogor

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-47
Author(s):  
Dessy Zerlina ◽  
Indarti Komala Dewi ◽  
Sutanto Sutanto
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Mining Area ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Plantation Crops ◽  
Lake Waters ◽  
Mix Methods

The existence of large wallow which is an ex-mining of andesite stone that is not manage properly became the focus of this study. The objective of this study was to analyse the potential of geo-tourism object at the land of ex-andesite stone mining (Setu Jayamix), as well as to find out the feasibility value of geo-tourism object at the lake of ex-andesite stone mining (Setu Jayamix). Mix methods, which is a combination of  qualitative  and quantitative  methods with the research design of  sequential exploratory was used in this study. Sequential exploratory design is a research model where the qualitative data is collected and analyzed, then followed by the collection and analysis of quantitative data, which aims to strengthen the results of the study. The results showed that the potentials of geo-tourism in ex-andesite stone mining area i.e. lake waters, the uniqueness of andesitic stone outcrops, and the view of landscape that overgrown by various plantation  crops. Based on the results of the feasibility analyses of geo-tourism, then obtained a feasible value for the geological criteria of physical components (score = 26.334), sustainable for the economic components (score = 20.114), sustainable for the conservation components (score = 10.971), and educative (score = 8.518). Meanwhile, for the accessibility component is declared to be less feasible (score = 61.446).Keberadaan  kubangan besar yang merupakan area bekas penambangan  batu andesit yang tidak terkelola secara maksimal menjadi fokus penelitian ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk mengkaji potensi obyek geowisata  pada lahan di kawasan  bekas tambang  batu andesit (Setu Jayamix), serta mengetahui nilai kelayakan obyek geowisata di kawasan danau bekas tambang batu andesit tersebut (Setu Jayamix).  Metode kombinasi (mix methods), yaitu  gabungan  antara  metode kualitatif  dan  kuantitatif   dengan  model penelitian sequential exploratory design digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Sequential exploratory design merupakan model penelitian dimana data kualitatif  dikumpulkan dan dianalisis, kemudian diikuti dengan pengumpulan dan analisis terhadap data kuantitatif, yang tujuannya untuk memperkuat hasil penelitian. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa potensi-potensi geowisata  yang terdapat di kawasan lahan bekas tambang  batu  andesit (Setu Jayamix)  adalah  perairan  setu, keunikan singkapan  batu  andesit,  serta pemandangan  lanskap kawasan yang ditumbuhi berbagai tanaman perkebunan. Berdasarkan hasil analisis kelayakan geowisata,  maka diperoleh nilai layak untuk kriteria geologis komponen fisik (skor = 26,334), berkelanjutan untuk komponen ekonomi (skor = 20,114), berkelanjutan untuk komponen konservasi (skor = 10,971), serta edukatif  (dengan skor = 8,518). Sedangkan untuk komponen aksesibilitas dinyatakan kurang layak (skor = 61,446).

scholarly journals Students’ Perceptions and Information-Sharing Patterns in Learning Authoring System Course through Blogging

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (19) ◽  
pp. 187
Author(s):  
Nur Izzah Abdul Kadir ◽  
Zaidatun Tasir
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Authoring System ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Usage Patterns ◽  
Sharing Patterns

The use of blogs in teaching and learning has emerged as a useful education-al technology resource. Hence, this study’s objective is to investigate the students’ perception of blogs and the blog usage patterns from the educa-tional aspect. Eighteen samples were chosen purposively in this study. The study collected both qualitative and quantitative data. The research instru-ments were questionnaires, semi-structured interviews and students’ blogs. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, the data collected was an-alysed descriptively and thematically. The results revealed the positive outcomes of students’ perceptions of blog aspects such as writing, reading and making comments. In terms of blog usage patterns, student frequencies in writing and sharing information in blogs were high when they were given tasks or activities that would be evaluated by an instructor. This showed that instructors play an important role in motivating the students to be ac-tively involved in blogs. Therefore, rewards or marks need to be given as an encouragement to the students for them to continuously and actively use blogs for learning.

scholarly journals Seven Student Motivations for Choosing the Department of Early Childhood Teacher Education in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-108
Author(s):  
Indana Elkhaira ◽  
Nidya Audina B.P. ◽  
Engkizar Engkizar ◽  
Munawir K. ◽  
Zainal Arifin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Public University ◽  
Early Childhood Teacher ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods

Choosing a career as an Early Childhood Education Teacher is both challenging and joyful.  Not everyone is interested in this profession except for those who have strong motivation. This study aims to identify students’ exact motivation to select the Early Childhood Education Department at Public University. This study uses combined qualitative and quantitative methods (exploratory mixed methods design). Sources of qualitative data were taken from twenty informants through in-depth interviews and analyzed using NVivo 10 analysis software, while sources of quantitative data were taken from a hundred correspondents and analyzed using SPSS 20 software. Both qualitative and quantitative data analyses showed that students have seven motivations to select the Early Childhood Education Department. Those seven motivations are: i) parents encouragement (81%); ii) job opportunities after graduation (83%); iii) loving kids (85%); iv) teaching is a noble profession (100%); self-will (70%); vi) the choice to be a teacher (76%); and vii) Early Childhood Education is not difficult, but joyful (80%). The study has successfully revealed seven students’ motivations for selecting the Early Childhood Education Department at Public University. This study’s results can be used as preliminary data for subsequent researchers to examine this problem in different contexts and issues. This study’s findings need to be continued by the next researcher by examining the correlation between motivational aspects with various other variables. However, this data can also be used as an initial reference for examining the issues and problems in different contexts.

scholarly journals Framing a Phenomenological Mixed Method: From Inspiration to Guidance

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristian Moltke Martiny ◽  
Juan Toro ◽  
Simon Høffding
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Data Generation ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Third Person

Despite a long history of researchers who combine phenomenology with qualitative or quantitative methods, there are only few examples of working with a phenomenological mixed method—a method where phenomenology informs both qualitative and quantitative data generation, analysis, and interpretation. Researchers have argued that in working with a phenomenological mixed method, there should be mutual constraint and enlightenment between the qualitative (first-person, subjective) and quantitative (third-person, objective) methods for studying consciousness. In this article, we discuss what a framework for phenomenological mixed methods could look like and we aim to provide guidance of how to work within such framework. We are inspired by resources coming from research in mixed methods and existing examples of phenomenological mixed-method research. We also present three cases of phenomenological mixed methods where we study complex social phenomena and discuss the process of how we conducted the studies. From both the research inspiration and our own studies, we depict the landscape of possibilities available for those interested in mixing phenomenology with qualitative and quantitative methods, as well as the challenges and common pitfalls that researchers face. To navigate in this landscape, we develop a three-fold structure, focusing on (1) the phenomenological frame, (2) the phenomenologically informed generation of qualitative and quantitative data (tier one), and (3) the phenomenologically informed analysis and interpretation of data (tier two).

scholarly journals Mediatization of Islam; The Case of The Indonesian Muslims In Hungary

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
Hazim Hazim ◽  
Nurul Musdholifah
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article addresses mediatization of religion which particularly focuses on how Indonesian Muslims in Hungary mediatize their Islamic practices. It is a result of an empirical study incorporating two approaches, qualitative and quantitative methods. Participant observation and semi-structured in-depth interviews involving 18 informants were conducted for collecting the quantitative data whereas the quantitative data was generated from an online survey collected from 102 participants (60 males and 42 females). The result of the study shows that the lack of integration to the local Islamic institutions affects the mediatization of Islam. The form of Islamic mediatization can be seen through their way of obtaining religious messages, news, and information which primarily relies on the internet. Most of them depend on Social media, where YouTube channel was the most favorite one followed by Facebook and Instagram,  to obtain Islamic resources. The dependency upon media particularly YouTube has the potential to shift religious authority from institutional to individual authority. While some scholars debate whether mediatization of religion could encourage secularization or not, the case of Indonesian Muslims in the Hungarian context shows that instead of becoming more secular, the dependency upon media for religious practices affects them to be more religious.

scholarly journals Analisis Pengembangan Budaya Akademik dan Problematikanya di Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 16-33
Author(s):  
Selvi Ma'ruf ◽  
Abdur Rahman Adi Saputera
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Academic Culture ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Internal And External Factors

Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis kendala dalam mengembangkan budaya akademik di Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah dan Keguruan IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, Sedangkan jenis penelitian ini menggunakan gabungan metode kualitatif dan kuantitatif yang disebut mixed methods (metode campuran/kombinasi). Data kualitatif dan kuantitatif dikumpulkan untuk saling melengkapi. Hasil Penelitian menyatakan bahwa Budaya akademik FITK IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo berdasarkan pelaksanaan Tri dharma Perguruan. Kendala dalam mengembangkan budaya akademik di Fakultas Ilmu Tarbiyah IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, yaitu faktor internal dan eksternal. Faktor internal masih terdapat dosen yang kurang disiplin terhadap frekuensi perkuliahan/tatap muka, budaya membaca dan menulis buku masih rendah baik dosen ataupun mahasiswa. Faktor eksternal, dimana sarana pendukung alat membaca buku-buku digital-e-reader di perpustakaan seperti komputer/laptop belum tersedia khusus untuk ruang baca serta minimnya pengadaan bahan pustaka baru setiap tahun.   Kata Kunci : Pengembangan, Budaya Akademik   Abstract This study aims to analyze the constraints in developing academic culture in the Faculty of Tarbiyah IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, while this type of research uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods called mixed methods (mixed methods/combination). Qualitative and quantitative data are collected to complement each other. The results of the study stated that the academic culture of FITK IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo was based on the implementation of the Tri Dharma Perguruan. Constraints in developing academic culture in the Faculty of Sciences Tarbiyah IAIN Sultan Amai Gorontalo, namely internal and external factors. Internal factors are still lecturers who lack discipline in the frequency of lectures/face to face, the culture of reading and writing books is still low both lecturers and students. External factors, where the means of supporting tools to read digital-e-reader books in libraries such as computers/laptops are not yet available specifically for reading rooms and the lack of procurement of new library materials every year.   Keywords: Development, Academic Culture

The Status of Livelihood Vulnerability and Its CopingCapacities of Urban Squatters in Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Nepal

Patan Pragya ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Chhabi Ram Baral
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Urban Poverty ◽  
Rural Poverty ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Status

Urban poverty is one of multidimensional issue in Nepal. Increasing immigration from the outer parts of Kathmandu due to rural poverty, unemployment and weak security of the lives and the properties are core causes pushing people into urban areas. In this context how squatter urban area people sustain their livelihoods is major concern. The objectives of the study are to find out livelihood assets and capacities squatters coping with their livelihood vulnerability in adverse situation. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are applied for data collection. It is found that squatters social security is weak, victimized by severe health problems earning is not regular with lack of physical facilities and overall livelihood is critical. This study helps to understand what the changes that have occurred in livelihood patterns and how poor people survive in urban area.

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