EPS 500 Reflection Workshop by https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2 en-us 2023-03-28 21:51:03 UTC 2026-03-03 21:56:21 UTC hello@padlet.com Q1: What is Participatory Action Research? Why was our practicum an example of PAR? ovanhammond https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537326699 2023-03-29 21:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537326699 Collaborative process with an aim towards equity between participants https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537329600 2023-03-29 21:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537329600 We included members of the community we are researching in the research team. There is a large emphasis on collaboration. The refugees on our team inform the project and shape the ideas and develop the focus of the work. https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537329610 2023-03-29 21:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537329610 https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537329670 involving the community in the research process ]]> 2023-03-29 21:11:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537329670 https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537330318 collaborative process, there is no hierarchy]]> 2023-03-29 21:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537330318 Q2: Based on what you have learned about traditional paradigms of research from this class (and from other classes, research experiences, or other readings during your college or graduate school career), what are some of the (a) methodological, (b) epistemological, and (c) ethical differences and advantages of PAR approaches to research in contrast with traditional paradigms. ovanhammond https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537333062 2023-03-29 21:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537333062 ***Methodological – more interviewing, collaborative, less hierarchy of the research, more equal process ***Epistemological – knowledge is generated by the community for the community; more valid cause the community is sharing their experience and understanding, not necessarily objective, but can make it more objective with a blended team who has outside perspective ****Ethical – community researching itself helps decrease oppressive research and imposing bias research upon a community https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537339227 2023-03-29 21:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537339227 right to research https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537341073 2023-03-29 21:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537341073 https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537341918 Methodology: involve the community, together with the participant find out solution for the problem in the community
Ethical: doing NO harm
Epistemological: knowledge from community is also important]]> 2023-03-29 21:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537341918 Q3: What are some of the personal, practical, or other challenges associated with doing the PAR Practicum? Upon reflection, are there things we might have done differently which may have improved our work together and its outcomes? ovanhammond https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537345114 2023-03-29 21:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537345114 One thing to do different is starting the practicum aspect earlier to become informed on the issue earlier. https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537349268 2023-03-29 21:40:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537349268 Q4: “How can participatory methods be used to improve the cultural appropriateness or usefulness of cultural orientation materials to support the educational success of refugees?” This is a methodological RQ which can be addressed in part through our reflection on the PAR practicum process and results. orientation of newcomer refugees. ovanhammond https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537354234 2023-03-29 21:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537354234 Q5: What did you learn about the challenges faced by refugees to resettle in the United States? ovanhammond https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537361075 2023-03-29 21:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ovanhammond/d5s8imvgj5htmtg2/wish/2537361075