I have done some modification to my previous problem statement and really feel that it will continue to change as I continue to research the material. Through this weeks readings, I have learned that this question is quantitative. Quantitative research questions "use numbers, statistics, structure and control" (McMillan, Schumacher, 2006). This research question would be a bit qualitative because it looks at how the students react to the lessons (and all but one of the below questions are qualitative), but in end product would see to show what the GPAs of the students are and how these have changed. Deeper into the quantitative title, this question would fall into the "true experimental" type of research question. Students are split into different groups in order to get true results. This could easily be done in a middle school classroom by treating each academic period differently.
The questions I have come up with really got me thinking about ways to change my statement or even different ways to approach it. I look forward to learning more about this topic and feel that I will truly be able to use whatever results I find in my classroom.
My Problem Statement is as follows:
I plan to determine if Social Studies lessons taught to 7th grade social studies students with technology will increase student’s GPA more than those taught through basic teaching including lectures and book work.
1. What technology would work best to create lessons? (qualitative)
2. How effective is Power Point in teaching ideas? (qualitative)
3. How is GPA effected by different types of teaching? (quantative)
4. What benefits do lecture lessons hold? (qualitative)
5. What impact does not using a textbook have on a lesson? (qualitative)
6. How does a teachers level of comfort with technology impact their students scores after a lesson taught with technology? (qualitative)
7. How do students previous understanding of technology benefit them in a technology rich lesson? (qualitative)
McMillan, J. H., & Schumacher, S. (2008). Research in education: Evidence-based inquiry (Laureate custom edition). Boston: Pearson
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Hello Arielle,
ReplyDeleteOne thing I have learned in this course is that as a researcher you have to analyze and modify your research continually. I believe the questions you have developed will help guide the next step in your research journey. Good luck and keep up the excellent work.
Dawn Bell
Arielle,
ReplyDeleteI agree with Dawn here. This is a great comprehensive list of questions. One problem I have been having in the opening weeks of this class was that I felt so much pressure to have my problem statment and research questions perfect. I soon began to realize that these quesitons can be changed and manipulated as you get further into your project. Onc eI realized this I began to feel so much more at ease with the requirements of this course.
Great work here.
Arielle,
ReplyDeleteYou and I have similar ideas for our problem statement. I am also interested in technology versus traditional teaching methods. I think that your questions are precise and to the point. I feel that the questions will help you in doing your research and developing a well refined literature review.
Arielle...one more question to add! I noticed you question teachers' comfortability with technology...what about the students' comfortability? Do you think that will affect the research?
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