This qualitative research studied patterns of student self-talk (thought) in a sixth-grade mathematics classroom. The research sought greater understanding of the mental labels and operative cognitive structures upon which students rely in order to participate in schoolwork. Twenty-four students were given "math journals" and asked to…

A qualitative study examined the use of retelling as a culturally responsive strategy for Micronesian students. More specifically, it examined the effect of the retelling strategy on the literacy development of an 11-year-old Micronesian student from Chuuk over the course of 9 months in a fifth-grade Guam classroom. Results showed increases in the…

Reports findings of a qualitative study of the educational experiences of 21 women who were academic high achievers who were disadvantaged as children. Most participants believed one reason they were successful is that they did not reveal their backgrounds to educators. The participants' relationship to the concept of disadvantage is explored.…

This study compared interactions in 18 families headed by either deaf or hearing parents with an eldest hearing child (aged 7 to 11). Transcripts of parent/child dyadic interactions during a vacation planning activity were analyzed. There were no significant differences between children in the two groups, though deaf parents demonstrated less…

From case study articles drawn from four journals in gifted education, two are identified as exemplars of qualitative case study research. The works of Coleman (2001) and Hebert and Beardsley (2001) are used to illustrate how researchers can plan qualitative case studies so that the perspectives of gifted students are included. (Contains…

Introduces and demonstrates a modified task analysis model. On the basis of this model applied in a qualitative study conducted in a program for hearing-impaired preschool children in Taiwan, findings that shed light on how and why discrepant behaviors in teaching practices can results from a well-defined and demonstrated pedagogy are reported.…

Describes an exercise that is centered upon an article by Simon Davis that focused on examining personal advertisements in "The Vancouver Sun" newspaper during the 1980s. States that students analyze this article, replicate his analysis, pursue their own questions, and learn about qualitative analysis software. Discusses the benefits of the…

A student staff inquiry project in one university's department of health education assessed the motivation and satisfaction of student staff and peer educators. Students created interview tools, collected and analyzed data, and developed recommendations. Through this student-driven process, several themes emerged (the need for more department…

Describes one pattern of reasoning observed in a mathematical activity with students in a grade 5 class and discusses ways in which the pattern is or is not mathematical. Describes patterns of reasoning in terms of ways of reasoning and degree of formulation of the reasoning. Distinguishes between mathematical reasoning and scientific reasoning in…

Focus groups and individual interviews were conducted with 187 individuals including family members of children with a disability, individuals with a disability, family of children without a disability, service providers, and administrators. Ten domains of family quality of life were identified and described in terms of subdomains, indicators, and…

A qualitative study of the citing motivations of 12 agricultural economists (faculty and doctoral students) identifies several factors they considered in making citing decisions: the contributions of the document to their research; the criteria they apply to the documents; and metalevel documentation concerns. (Author/AEF)

Discusses a qualitative study focused on specific success strategies gathered in interviews with women superintendents. Interpretations that cut across the narratives are expressed through the metaphoric framework provided by Carlos Castaneda's principles of power that govern the "riddle of the heart," or caring ethic. Successful women…

Presents a qualitative study of imagination in lower socioeconomic African American young adolescents. Reveals that the youth had few environmental factors enhancing their imaginative ability and spent little time in imaginative activity. Shows that, after a psycho-educational intervention to enhance imagery skills, there was significant change in…

Examines the lessons that a novice qualitative researcher learned from interviewing a 13-year-old black female about AIDS education. The data indicates what can be missed when adolescents are surveyed and not "talked to." Reciprocity, responsibility, and teaching in research are key. In this project, role reversals predominated, and the…

Evaluates the preservice music teacher preparation program at a large Big Ten university through the perceptions of beginning teachers, their mentors, and administrators. Gathers data using interviews, focus groups, journals, and classroom observations. Identifies the most and least valuable parts of the program. Provides suggestions for the…