Evaluation of Purpose Statement Project

December 13, 2022

Evaluation of Purpose Statement Project

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

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Evaluation, of, Purpose, Statement, Project

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I utilized the article about the Case Study on Gifted Students Meeting the Needs of Gifted and Talented Students: Case Study of a Virtual Learning Lab in a Rural Middle School (Swan et al 2015). I found evaluating the problem statement easier this time around. Partially, due to the check list and partially due to understanding the work of the author. I felt as if the purpose statement checklist (Laureate Education 2016) was helpful in creating a clear path of understanding.

The author wanted to know the value of a VLL (Virtual Learning Lab) to provide individualization to students that were gifted. I immediately “felt” that statement as an educator as something valuable. I saw that as a problem that needed to be addressed. I saw a gap. I saw the rationale for the problem: meeting the needs of the students is difficult for many reasons (Swan et al 2015).

Analyze Alignment of theory, purpose and problem

The authors did a good job of stating the why behind their work and doing in depth literature reviews to support their work. I appreciated the highlight of the theory around blended learning. This supported so much of the work they were doing. I believe that having a clearly written problem statement might help me align these more clearly.

I understood the purpose, the theory and the outcomes but I wondered if the problem statement would have been the gap. The gap being how to meet the needs of gifted students in a rural environment. Although, not having someone to discuss this in real time I knew I would have to look to my peers in this discussion to be able to make sense of this more clearly.

Research and Social Change

This is the part that I really appreciate. In this weeks resources, the Walden doctors stated how important it was to them to have research that impacted practitioners. That was the reason for them doing this work to produce data that impacted (Laureate Education 2009). This video, by far, was the most impactful resource to date. It made me remember why I am doing this; to make a change.

Laureate Education (Producer). (2009a). Doctoral research: Social change [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Swan, B., Coulombe-Quach, X-L, Huang, A., Godek, J., Becker, D., & Zhou, Y. (2015). Meeting the needs of gifted and talented students: Case study of a virtual learning lab in a rural middle school. Journal of Advanced Academics, 26(4), 294–319. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932202X15603366

Program: Education

Article: Meeting the needs of gifted and talented students: case study of a virtual learning lab in a rural middle school

Author(s): Bonnie Swan, Xuan-Lise Coulombe-Quach, Angela Huang, Jaime Godek, Deborah Becker, and Yan Zhou

Publication: Sage publication

Date: November 1, 2015

Evaluate the purpose statement using the Purpose Statement Checklist as a guide

According to Burkholder et al. (2020), study design, theoretical context, intent, variables or phenomenon, participants, and site are the six elements of a purpose statement that needs to be included when writing a purpose statement.

Additionally, the purpose statement should begin with a clear declarative sentence for the reader to decipher the purpose of the study (Burkholder et al., 2020). Swan et al. (2015) does begin with a declarative sentence, but not all the elements are included. Some of the components of the purpose statement were missing. Also, the authors included the purpose statement twice that contradicted their actual study.

According to Ravitch and Riggan (2017), as stated in Burkholder et al. (2020), there are three sources for a conceptual framework, i.e., experience, literature, and theory. Swan et al. (2015) conducted their research through a case study aligned with the conceptual framework.

Theoretical framework and conceptual framework seemed intertwined in their research study. While all the components of the conceptual framework were present, the theoretical framework showed how the study was explored. However, the research approach was difficult to locate. In addition, the article needed to be read multiple times to decipher the method used by the authors.

Based on the information provided in the article, it is directed towards a qualitative approach. The authors collected the data in interviews, observations, focus groups, and reviewing relevant documents. This form of collecting data falls under qualitative research study. However, a mention of the triangulation method to establish the validity was also noted. It is a little confusing about the triangulation method of collecting the data and the qualitative approach. In both Qualitative and triangulation methods, data is collected through interviews, observations, and evaluating relevant documents. This information was a little confusing to analyze.

Overall, the purpose statement included the participants and research site. The participants were middle school gifted students, and that the study to be conducted was in the rural region of the Southeastern part of the United States. The study was undertaken to understand participants’ perspectives and describe how virtual learning lab (VLL), especially online instruction in brick-and-mortar public schools, can provide accelerated coursework to exceptional middle school students who are gifted.

Analyze alignment among the theory, problem, and purpose

Evaluation of Purpose Statement Project

The problem statement using declarative sentences is not listed.

However, the authors supported through a literature review that the problem exists and further need for the research study. The literature review introduced the concept of blended learning and that it is prevalent in many schools. The demand for blended learning is rising, but not much research is conducted to prove its effectiveness in meeting gifted and talented students’ unique needs. Based on Rogers’s (2007), as stated in Swan et al., (2015) synthesis of educational practices about educating the gifted population discusses five lessons to consider for how services should be implemented.

First, Rogers’s findings encouraged the concept of blended learning for the gifted population. Two conditions need to be met for this study to occur. First is that the student must be in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home at least part of the time, and second, the supervised person is an adult who is physically present. Another reason is that parents and stakeholders were unhappy with the current model of instruction for gifted students and that they were ready to try blended learning.

The sources used in the article are cited, and the variable is defined indirectly. Florida Virtual School was chosen for the Virtual learning lab, which allows public school students to learn in a blended-learning environment. The authors presented their findings in narration as data was collected through interviews and classroom observations. In this case study, they hired a gifted teacher to be physically present who provided support to the students.

The students chose the course based on their interests. The students rotated during the class periods where they attended one class period for the online course. Thus, the students worked at their own pace and were challenged based on their background. The study’s findings listed several advantages in implementing blended learning for gifted students in this manner.

Explain your position on the relationship between research and social change

The study conducted was built on the previously published findings. The problem and the purpose were original. It was grounded through literature, and it added value in the given profession. After reading the article several times, it proved that this type of blended learning would be beneficial when implemented with integrity.

References:

Babbie, E. (2017). Basics of social research (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

Burkholder, G. J., Cox, K. A., Crawford, L. M., & Hitchcock, J. H. (Eds.). (2020). Research designs and methods: An applied guide for the scholar-practitioner. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Laureate Education (Producer). (2016b). Literature review [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author

Swan, B., Xuan-Lise Coulombe-Quach, Angela Huang, Godek, J., Becker, D., & Yan Zhou. (2015, November 1). Meeting the needs of gifted and talented students: case study of a virtual learning lab in a rural middle school. Journal of Advanced Academics, 26(4), 294.

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Evaluation of Purpose Statement Project

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.