Troy Shaffer
Dr. Hildebrandt
CODE122
20 March 2024
Summary of “Faculty and Students disrupt…”
The School of Education faculty and students are part of a movement called Critical Quantitative Theory, which is trying to un-separate quantitative and qualitative data in research. This approach known as CritQuant aims to use data and statistics more equitably, particularly with social justice issues. The Critical Quantitative Research Forum was established in 2023 and consists of faculty and students who meet regularly to discuss and implement CritQuant methodologies. This forum has projects such as examining the racial wealth gap’s impact on educational inequities using quantitative methods from critical race theory. Members of this forum talk about the importance of acknowledging researchers’ biases and subjectivity. Additionally, they discuss practical challenges, like conducting quantitative research with small subject groups and incentivizing participation. Overall, the forum is providing a space for collaborative exploration and use of these methodologies in educational research.
Analysis of “Faculty and Students disrupt…”
I believe that the point of this article is to inform and educate people about the Critical Quantitative Theory, or “CritQuant”. The article shows the efforts of how the faculty and students are actively trying to use CritQuant in their research. I also believe that it is trying to show the limitations of traditional research strategies when looking at issues of social justice. The author is trying to argue that CritQuant is a step in the right direction in trying to make
research methods more inclusive. This article is helpful to us because it helps broaden our understandings of these research methods and gives us the possibility to try to work with them.
Summary of “An interview-like conversation with Indigenous Native Americans”
This video shows the importance of integrating Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with contemporary environmental conservation strategies. This is challenging the conventional approach that seeks to separate human activity from nature. The video shows the experiences of tribal communities in the Pacific Northwest, and advocates for a relationship between humans and ecosystems, which is grounded in thousands of years of sustainable living practices. By using TEK with modern scientific research and education, there can be a more holistic and sustainable approach to environmental management. It also talks about the need for collaboration and the need to learn from diverse knowledge systems to address environmental problems we face today.
Analysis of “An interview-like conversation with Indigenous Native Americans”
I believe that the argument of this video is that the usual approach to conservation is just not relevant anymore. There are deep connections between indigenous communities and nature. So, this is why TEK is trying to be integrated, because indigenous communities have kept their environments perfectly fine for thousands of years. So, the argument is that we need conservation strategies that benefit both nature and people. This relates to our class because we are working on including indigenous knowledge within the herbarium.
Bibliography
Humboldt PBLC. “Traditional Ecological Knowledge & Place-Based Learning Communities.” YouTube, YouTube, 9 Aug. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=liKV74avPso.
Walls, Martin. “Critquant: School of Education Faculty and Students Join a Movement to Disrupt Traditional Research Methods.” SU News, 6 Dec. 2023, news.syr.edu/blog/2023/12/06/critquant-school-of-education-faculty-and-students-join-a-movement-to-disrupt-traditional-research-methods/.