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Finding themes in words: Analyzing Qualitative Data

Finding themes in words: Analyzing Qualitative Data. Dr. Patricia Brady, Director Illinois New Teacher Collaborative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 90 % of the world’s data was generated over the last two years.

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Finding themes in words: Analyzing Qualitative Data

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  1. Finding themes in words: Analyzing Qualitative Data Dr. Patricia Brady, Director Illinois New Teacher Collaborative at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

  2. 90% of the world’s data was generated over the last two years Dragland, A. (May 22, 2013). Big Data, for Better or Worse. Science Daily, downloaded from www.sciencedaily.com World’s data will grow by 50x in the next decade Mearian, L. (June 28, 2011). World’s data will grow by 50x in next decade, IDC study predicts. Computerworld, downloaded from www.computerworld.com

  3. Overview • Introductions • Overview of research process • Analyzing qualitative data: introductory activity • Analyzing qualitative data: activity #2 • Small-group feedback on your own data

  4. Introductions • Name • District / organization • Role • What data do YOU have to analyze?

  5. Basic steps of an evaluation project

  6. Types of research • Quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods • Surveys • Interviews • Classroom observations • Documents

  7. Analyzing qualitative data • Finding themes • Coding • Analyzing / interpreting

  8. Qualitative data analysis activity #1 • What are 4 essential qualities of a successful new teacher? • Write each on a separate sticky note

  9. Coding data • … is easy! • Or, “is not intimidating” • Forming themes • Making sense

  10. Qualitative data analysis activity #2 • Look for themes • Note information that falls under the themes • Highlight; cut & paste; sticky notes; or ? • Check: search for discrepant information

  11. Other thoughts • Disaggregation • Triangulation • Interpretation

  12. Your own research • Find a new partner • Share some context about your program and your role • Discuss the issues in your program • Plan what impacts you will investigate • Formulate a research question and research strategies

  13. Creating an action plan • Action steps • Completion date • Person responsible • Other information

  14. Contact information Program Impact Evaluation Workbook Free download from intc.education.illinois.edu Dr. Patricia Brady, Director 217.244.7376; pbrady@illinois.edu

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