Jessica DeCuir-Gunby, head of the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at North Carolina State University, led the Spring 2022 Nebraska Methodology Workshop Series April 7 and 8.
The two-day event was presented by the Nebraska Academy for Methodology, Analytics and Psychometrics.
In her April 7 research keynote, “Understanding Critical Race Mixed Methodology by Exploring the Experiences of African American Students,” DeCuir-Gunby explained critical race mixed methodology (CRMM) — the combining of critical race theory and mixed methods research. She focused on the relationship between a researcher’s inquiry, worldview and methodological choices, centering on the role of positionality.
Throughout the presentation, DeCuir-Gunby provided examples from her program of research, which focuses on African American students and provides implications for conducting CRMM in education.
Watch DeCuir-Gunby’s research keynote presentation.
During the two April 8 virtual workshops sessions, DeCuir-Gunby outlined ways to combine critical race theory and mixed methods research. She explained the role theory plays in guiding the mixed methods research process, reviewed basic mixed methods designs and discussed the major components of a good mixed methods study.
For access to the workshop videos, please contact HyeonJin Yoon, MAP Academy research assistant professor, at hyoon5@unl.edu.
The Nebraska Methodology Workshop Series began in 2014 and was created to provide Nebraska scholars an opportunity to learn about the latest advancements in methodology directly from the methodologists who developed these advancements. While the series covers a wide range of topics, all speakers are world-renowned experts in their respective methodological areas.