Presents results of a three-year qualitative study of 12 women superintendents to identify their ways of succeeding. Respondents successfully balanced role- and gender-related sets of expectations, focused on children, communicated effectively in a masculinized culture, incorporated traditionally feminine behaviors into their administrative role,…

Aims to show a connection between authentic assessment practices and qualitative research techniques to aid reading teachers in their authentic assessment endeavors. Contends that awareness of an issue can change models and open minds to new ways of thinking. (PA)

Examines whether 20 first graders comprehended expository text as measured through an oral retelling of a children's information trade book. Scores, according to a 1-5 scale, the pictures children drew based on the book and their retelling of the text. Finds 18 children scored 3 or better, suggesting that even young children are capable of…

To learn the skills of qualitative analysis, 28 nursing students selected research questions, interviewed each other, and conducted data analysis. Students' analyses had 89% agreement with the instructor's on the topic of lab-to-clinic skill transfer, 96% agreement on the influence of experience, and 61% on nervousness during clinical supervision.…

Art learning is an embodied practice learned through praxis. An unconventional style of conducting research on such learning is presented, in which doing the work changes the intent, which in turn changes the work, subsequently changing the intent again, and so on. The process leads to discovery and new insights. (TD)

Investigates the impact of technology-focused grants funded by state lottery proceeds on four schools in a Midwestern state. Findings highlight the differences in resources among large and small schools, the impact of individuals on a school's culture, the role of the state's educational support services, and the role of technology in educational…

Case study of four high school principals examines the reciprocal influence between principals and teachers involving the principals' priorities and teacher-identified school norms. Finds that influence flowed from principals to teachers in all four high schools, but the teachers' influence on the principals is present in only two of the high…

Evaluated the Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTCs) of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) as a means of diffusion of innovations, focusing on use of the Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs). Qualitative studies at 6 ATTCs that included 57 interviews show that the CSAT is at the forefront of providing resources to the…

Examination of the coding of interview data in studies of the aspirations of British Muslim girls and transition to math teaching compared manual and electronic methods. Choice of methods depended on the size of the project, funds, time, and research expertise. (SK)

A management course included a qualitative research module in which a panel of three faculty researchers demonstrated their methods (interpretive, grounded theory, and critical discourse analysis) using an interview transcript. Class discussion and a 6-month follow-up focus group indicated the module demystified data analysis and illustrated…

The literature on organizational learning is dominated by behavioral learning and cognitive learning approaches. The former emphasizes qualitative methods and macro aspects, the latter quantitative methods and micro practices. A case study approach that embodies both qualitative and quantitative is useful for dealing with behavioral and cognitive…

This article comments upon the use of qualitative research in physical education, exercise, and sport science. Topics include unresolved methodological problems, data analysis, and the scope of qualitative research. (IAH)

Argues that valid evaluation of reference services should involve triangulation, that is, the systematic use of a variety of carefully chosen research methods. The use of triangulation in conjunction with several qualitative research methods is described and guidelines to the implementation of a qualitative research project are provided. (27…

Explores teacher career change using an integrated model of career change as a theoretical framework guiding the development of interview questions using 20 public school teachers making a career change. Found major reasons for career change were organizational or job related. (ABL)

Argues that feminist sociologists cannot reject quantitative methodologies if they want to have an impact on the discipline. Calls for a reconstruction of methodology that transforms both quantitative and qualitative techniques in ways informed by feminist epistemology, building research agendas that integrate both approaches. (Author/LS)