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"We Don't Say That Word out Loud": A Grounded Practical Theory for Analyzing Difficult Data in Language and Social Interaction Classrooms
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Winchatz, Michaela R.; Sprain, Leah; Poutiainen, Saila; Ho, Evelyn Y. – Communication Education, 2023
In this article, we use grounded practical theory to develop a practical theory for using "difficult data" in Language and Social Interaction university classes. "Difficult data" are transcribed, audio/video-recorded data that contain language and ideologies that could be offensive, bigoted, or otherwise disturbing. We provide…
Descriptors: Speech Acts, Student Attitudes, Classroom Communication, Audio Equipment
Learning Analytics and Computational Techniques for Detecting and Evaluating Patterns in Learning: An Introduction to the Special Issue
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Martin, Taylor; Sherin, Bruce – Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2013
The learning sciences community's interest in learning analytics (LA) has been growing steadily over the past several years. Three recent symposia on the theme (at the American Educational Research Association 2011 and 2012 annual conferences, and the International Conference of the Learning Sciences 2012), organized by Paulo Blikstein, led…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Learning Processes, Educational Research, Data Collection
Towards a Pedagogy of Critical Happiness: Implications for Teaching and Learning
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Walker, Diane Delida – ProQuest LLC, 2010
During my experiences as a student, teacher, and math/science professional staff developer, I noticed that there was a lot of sadness, sorrow, frustration, and anger in the institutions where I worked. I wanted to understand what makes people happy in education. This qualitative research study utilized narrative inquiry and narrative analysis to…
Descriptors: Caring, Qualitative Research, Teacher Effectiveness, Methods