Research Keynote Address
Understanding Critical Race Mixed Methodology by Exploring the Experiences of African American Students
In her research keynote, Jessica DeCuir-Gunby will explain critical race mixed methodology (CRMM) — the combining of critical race theory and mixed methods research. She will focus on the relationship between a researcher’s inquiry worldview and methodological choices, centering on the role of positionality.
Throughout the discussion, DeCuir-Gunby will give examples from her program of research, which focuses on African American students, and provide implications for conducting CRMM in education.
Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CDT
Location: Zoom videoconference
This virtual presentation is free and open to the public, and requires no registration.
Join the Zoom videoconference April 7, 2022.
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Developing a Critical Race Mixed Methods Study: Combining Critical Race Theory and Mixed Methods Research
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Workshop Part 1
Developing a Critical Race Mixed Methods Study: Combining Critical Race Theory and Mixed Methods Research
Participants will learn ways to combine critical race theory and mixed methods research, engaging in critical race mixed methodology (CRMM). DeCuir-Gunby will explain the role theory plays in guiding the mixed methods research process, review basic mixed methods designs and will discuss the major components of a good mixed methods study.
Participants will have the opportunity to reimagine their own traditional mixed methods studies into CRMM studies. Implications will be provided for conducting critical race research in education.
Time: 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. CDT
Location: Zoom videoconference
Workshop Part 2
Developing a Critical Race Mixed Methods Study: Combining Critical Race Theory and Mixed Methods Research
Part 2 of the virtual workshop will continue an overview of combining critical race theory and mixed methods research, engaging in critical race mixed methodology (CRMM). Discussion will include the role theory plays in guiding the mixed methods research process, a review of basic mixed methods designs and an outline of the major components of a good mixed methods study.
Date: Friday, April 8, 2022Time: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. CDT
Location: Zoom videoconference
Jessica DeCuir-Gunby, Ph.D.
Head of the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, North Carolina State University
Jessica DeCuir-Gunby, Ph.D., is the head of the Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences at North Carolina State University, and a professor of educational psychology.
She currently serves on the editorial board for Contemporary Educational Psychology, Educational Psychologist and the American Educational Research Journal, where she was a former associate editor.
DeCuir-Gunby’s research interests include race and racial identity development, critical race theory, mixed methods research and emotions in education. Her work has been featured in top-tier journals such as Contemporary Educational Psychology, Educational Psychologist, Educational Researcher and Review of Educational Research, among others.
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