Focal Interest
Focal Interest

Grounded theory

  1. Assessment literacy in preservice teachers is shaped by multiple factors
    Systematic review of 39 studies on preservice teacher assessment literacy, examining measurement approaches and developmental factors across personal, institutional, and policy contexts.
  2. Contextual STEM instruction showed preliminary gains in problem solving and motivation
    Quasi-experimental study examining culturally contextualized STEM instruction via the Engineering Design Process on problem-solving and motivation in Omani fourth-graders.
  3. Emotional competencies were supported in an underresourced preschool classroom
    Pedagogical project recognizing emotional competencies of preschoolers in economically underresourced communities through multimodal engagement and family collaboration.
  4. Virtual learning circles supported school-based suicide prevention discussions
    Study examines how rural Alaska schools adapted research-based suicide prevention strategies through virtual workshops, identifying cultural integration and institutional barriers to implementation.
  5. AI-assisted qualitative analysis shifts from coding to dialogue
    Framework replacing traditional coding with iterative dialogue between researchers and language models for qualitative analysis, grounded in hermeneutic epistemology.
  6. Student-led tool maps gaps in campus sustainability
    Student-led sustainability evaluation framework for higher education institutions using socio-technical systems theory, validated across Malaysian universities with mixed-methods analysis.
  7. Ukay-ukay consumption is increasingly shaped by identity and trust
    Explore how Philippine ukay-ukay entrepreneurs reveal second-hand clothing consumption drivers beyond economic necessity, emphasizing identity construction and trust in informal fashion markets.
  8. AI4Qual: A Comprehensive Field Guide to LLM-Supported Qualitative Research (Tutorial)
    Learn to integrate large language models into qualitative research with AI4Qual. Master LLM-supported interviewing, coding, and thematic analysis through evidence-based guidance and practical tools.
  9. Community-engaged grant writing shaped students’ reflections
    Explore how community-engaged pedagogy transforms grant writing instruction, enabling technical communication scholars to develop proposals addressing real community needs while integrating.