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Showing 1 to 20 of 131 for “"Member checking"”.
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The Manifestation of Systemic Racism in K-12 Settings: A Case Study of Alberta Teachers
… This qualitative case study used interview, member-checking, and document checking with a five current K-12 teachers in an urban K-12 school district. Data were analyzed using member-checking, coding for commonalities, and triangulated with document analysis and a researcher reflective …
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Child Care Teachers' Experiences as They Support Young Children With Challenging Behavior
… an in-depth interview with each teacher, member checking, and a follow up discussion with each participant to clarify any ambiguous participant comments. Results revealed three major themes: (a) the impact of challenging behavior on the classroom experiences of children and adults, (b) …
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Assessing young children's personal constructs of `nature' using a modified repertory grid test : a case study
… as elements in a modified repertory grid test. Member checking was conducted through recorded conversations with the children throughout the process to minimize the influence of my own construct system. I conducted content analyses of the initial drawings, and made structural measurements and …
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Assessing Young Children's Personal Constructs Of `Nature' Using A Modified Repertory Grid Test: A Case Study
… as elements in a modified repertory grid test. Member checking was conducted through recorded conversations with the children throughout the process to minimize the influence of my own construct system. I conducted content analyses of the initial drawings, and made structural measurements and …
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An Examination of Teacher Supports
… school year a teachers union reported 55% of its members indicated they would leave the profession before their planned retirement date. Holguine Jules-CeJour (2022), also reported 44% of teachers exit the profession within 5 years of service. Purpose: This qualitative case study explored teacher …
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God and I are Good – Finding Spiritual Health After Conflict Between Sexual Identity and Non-Affirming Christianity
… analysis as a way of interpreting data and member checking, this thesis addresses the lived experiences of the participants and how they came to terms with the gap between their sexual and religious identities. The interviews and stories illuminate themes of justice, spiritual autonomy, and …
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The effects of infidelity on lesbian relationships
… focused coding, and analytical memos along with member checking were used to analyze the data. Three themes emerged. First, infidelity due to distance and lack of attention, second was lack of trust, and third was the alteration of trust. Additional research is needed to identify appropriate …
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A study on the discernment by occupational therapists on whether mental health service users' occupations of a spiritual nature are health seeking behaviours or manifestations of illness
… Stake (2006)’s cross case analysis worksheets. Member checking, peer reviews, research journal, data triangulation and visual presentation of data were used to enhance research rigor.Three themes emerged from the study: Clinical Reasoning: Complex, dynamic and multi-layered; Multiple resources: …
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How Coaching Impacts the Well-Being of Woman Physicians in Canada
… the use of surveys, interviews and synthesized member checking. This research was conducted per the Royal Roads University Research Ethics Policy. The research generated recommendations to support the practice of coaches who coach female physicians in Canada.
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A CASE STUDY OF AN EARLY CHILDHOOD MINORITY TEACHER AND HOW SHE FORMED HER PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
… field notes, and school artifacts. Member checking, triangulation, and extended observation supported the trustworthiness of the results. The findings of the research indicate that major themes related to identity formation included family influence, teaching values and beliefs, and …
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Bridging the Support Gap for First Generation College Students with Community Mentor Programs
… was transcribed, each participant performed member checking for accuracy of the transcribed interview data. Thick description, data auditing, and reflexivity were also used as forms of data validation. Analysis revealed several common themes from the first generation college students on the …
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Art as Occupation: A Phenomenological Study of Art as a Means of Self-Expression for an Individual Recovering from Severe Physical, Sexual, and Ritual Abuse
… units with the participant and outside expert. Member checking and bracketing were utilized continually to increase trustworthiness and avoid bias. Through integration of both the textual and structural descriptions of the data, this phenomenological study illustrated the essence of the …
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We've Stayed Uncomfortable: a Phenomenological Study of Black Female Collegiate Choral Conductors in North America
… I sought trustworthiness through triangulation, member checking of transcripts, and peer review of coding. Colaizzi's seven-step phenomenological approach to inquiry steered the steps in the thematic analysis. Participants exhibited a mindfulness of internal (self) and external (others) reactions …
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Cultural issues in pre-registered mental health student nurses’ clinical placements: an anthropologically informed critical incident study
… nursing education centres in northern England. Member checking at descriptive and analytical levels was carried out, and these checks allowed for further exploration with the research participants to take place. Thematic analysis revealed that the primary issue to emerge from participants’ …
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The Adults Talk Too Much : Interviews With Low-Income Urban Middle School Girls
… what the girls said about their experiences, member checking was completed. The results of the study were written as seven separate case studies. Additionally, the themes that arose from the study were explored and discussed. This study found that, while the girls generally enjoyed middle …
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The Trail Map©: a goal organizational tool for first generation college students
… subject non-experimental design with follow-up member checking was used to validate quantitative results (Creswell, 2007). Individual students improved on a number of targeted MFS variables, self-concepts, study habits, academic motivation, resilience, and ability to set goals. Qualitative …
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Factors That Shaped Differentiation for Gifted Students in One Elementary Classroom
… conversations, document/artifact analysis, and member checking. The results of the study showed an overarching theme: The Teacher's Preservice Education Program, and three themes: The Pedagogical Content Factor: Differentiation and Gifted Pedagogy, The Student-Centered Learning Environment …
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Digital Journeys: A Narrative Inquiry Into The Experiences Of Third- Grade Through Fifth-Grade General Education Teachers Implementing Instructional Technology In Northern California
… involved restorying interview data, coding, and member-checking each narrative for accuracy. Four distinct themes emerged from this process: the evolutionary journey of technology integration, collaboration as a mode of professional learning, adaptability to change, and the personalization of …
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Sharing Stories Of Development: How School Leaders Perceive Developing A Trauma-Informed School
… Each narrative was sent to participants for member checking to ensure accuracy. Restoried narratives were examined in depth and revealed the following themes: Connections, Readiness for Change, and Availability of Time. Key findings showed connections are the foundation of a trauma-informed …
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(Re)Envisioning Factors Contributing to Black Men’s College Success: An Ecological and Critical Reflection Using Photovoice
… organization within the ecological systems, and member checking to validate the findings. The study acknowledges the unique challenges Black men face in pursuing higher education. It emphasizes the importance of contextual factors in their experiences, focusing on strengths and assets rather than …
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