My research pizza based on the RIPQA
I think the RIPQA is a mix of qualitative and quantitative data because when you are using the Form A observation tool you're scoring each section with either a 1, 3, or 5, and each observer comes together afterward to discuss the scores they gave and average the scores out to give one overall score. In the Form B section, people are asked to fill out the survey on their own, send it back in, and then meet as a group once overall scores and comments have been given anonymously to discuss areas for growth and set out 2-3 goals for the upcoming year with action steps.
To me, it feels post-positivist since the researcher, or grant, in this case, holds all the power over what information is collected and observed. There might be a little Constructivism in there since as a group based on information shared in the Form B tool you decide on areas of growth.
The three tools I see in this are Surveys (the Form B), Observations (Form A), and Focus Groups (Form A and Form B).
This is a dense evaluation tool but I'm excited to share it with class!
It sounds like the evaluation tool that your job uses is a mix of everything. I appreciate that not all the power is on the grant but also has room for interpretation or opinions from group members. I feel that group members or workers in the organization can help bring in their perspectives working directly with the students.
ReplyDeleteThis tool is so widely used, I think it will be really helpful to keep dissecting it in class. Nice pizza ;)
ReplyDeleteI am curious to hear more on your job evaluation it does sound a little confusing but I do like the mixed methods as destiny mentioned before
ReplyDeleteThe image of your "pizza" is so great. It is so clear to see the different parts and how it is made up.
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