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Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J.; Frels, Rebecca K. – Journal of Educational Issues, 2015
Although focus group discussions (FGDs) represent a popular data collection tool for researchers, they contain an extremely serious flaw: FGD researchers have ultimate power over all decisions made at every stage of the research process--from the conceptualization of the research, to the planning of the research study, to the implementation of the…
Descriptors: Focus Groups, Research Methodology, Decision Making, Empowerment
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Ferreira, Maria Madalena – Journal of Educational Issues, 2015
Teacher professional development plays an important role in a teacher's growth and every year school districts spend a large portion of their budgets in professional development activities. However, as districts face increasing budget cuts, funds for professional development compete against other district priorities. As a result, partnerships…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Program Effectiveness, Elementary School Teachers, Science Instruction