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Understanding the Spectrum of Educational Research: Bridging Big R and little r Methodologies

Educational research can often feel divided into two camps: Big R and little r. Big R focuses on quantitative methodologies that seek generalized answers, while little r emphasizes qualitative approaches that value the research process as much as the outcomes. Both approaches offer valuable insights into educational practices. By beginning with a guiding question, researchers can adopt a continuum of methods to inform their work. This framework encourages educators to document their findings systematically and embrace formative assessments, challenging assumptions about teaching and learning.

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Understanding the Spectrum of Educational Research: Bridging Big R and little r Methodologies

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    1. Educational Research Big R/ little r

    2. Research: What it all has in common Begins with a question The question then guides the selection of methodologies Example: How, Why Needs rich descriptive data thus often leads to qualitative methodologies Qual. and Quant Not a dichotomy but falls along a continuum Quantitative looking for answers that can be generalized to a population. Quantitative looking for answers that can be generalized to a population.

    3. Big R Quantitative Research Methodologies Long- Term Qualitative Studies Often not feasible for teacher researchers due to time and sample size constraints (R)esearch seen as disconnected from practice What can you learn from this? How do you go about the process? What can you learn from this? How do you go about the process?

    4. little r not just about the product- it is also about the process can use methodologies from both paradigms (Quant and Qual) we challenge our own assumptions about our students and our ourselves Process we go through is just as important as the final product Formative assessment use tools of research and make changes as we go along the way. (you will be systematic & document your results) Goal is still instructional, but be more objective about documenting what you learn along the way Process we go through is just as important as the final product Formative assessment use tools of research and make changes as we go along the way. (you will be systematic & document your results) Goal is still instructional, but be more objective about documenting what you learn along the way

    5. What is it you said about a dichotomy? Quantitative Deductive Predetermined Instrument based checklists surveys Records Statistical analysis (numbers baby) Qualitative Inductive Emerging Open-ended The researcher is the instrument Relies on Observations Artifacts Interviews Text and image analysis

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