Qualitative meta-analysis for social justice: The creation of an on-line diversity resources database

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Authors

Ann Potts, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States ; Megan Boler, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University/University of Toronto, United States ; David Hicks, Peter Doolittle, Susan Ariew, Cecile Cachaper, Kathleen Carico, Robert Prickett, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, United States

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, 2004 in Atlanta, GA, USA ISBN 978-1-880094-52-5

Abstract

This paper describes the creation of an online diversity resources database using methods borrowed from meta-ethnography. The primary aim of this database, known as the Diversity Resources Database at Virginia Tech, is to provide print, media, and web-based resources relevant to developing diversity inclusive curricula and pedagogy. The goal of this paper is twofold. First, we will discuss the initial phases of the research process, including: identifying need, conceptualizing database, classifying selection rubric, creating database and expanding database resources. Secondly, we will provide a thematic, narrative analysis of the types of resources that have been included in this database thus far. In describing the database's creation as well as providing a narrative synthesis of the database holdings, we hope to provide an example of how qualitative research approaches can be used to create and evaluate a tool which can, in turn, be used as a resource for diversity inclusive teaching practices.

Citation

Potts, A., Boler, M., Hicks, D., Doolittle, P., Ariew, S., Cachaper, C., Carico, K. & Prickett, R. (2004). Qualitative meta-analysis for social justice: The creation of an on-line diversity resources database. In R. Ferdig, C. Crawford, R. Carlsen, N. Davis, J. Price, R. Weber & D. Willis (Eds.), Proceedings of SITE 2004--Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 832-836). Atlanta, GA, USA: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved March 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/13577.