Institute for Meta-Synthesis: A Practicum through the Lens of STEM Equity and Inclusion Literature

TERC，Inc.将实施一个研究方法研究所，该研究所将建设定性综合集成方法的能力，重点是STEM股权和包容性文献。该研究所回应了在STEM教育研究中更多地强调综合集成方法的必要性，研究人员缺乏进行这些研究的准备，以及需要广泛地使STEM教育研究人员队伍多样化。预计研究所参与者将在综合综合技能方面建立能力，包括确定相关文献的位置、确定高质量的研究、编写综合备忘录和进行系统的专题分析。通过公平和包容性文献的视角，参与者将学习如何识别和构建紧急主题，并将结果理论化。目标参与者将包括STEM教育研究的研究生、博士后学者和早期职业调查人员，特别是那些来自代表性不足群体的人。项目小组将追求三个主要目标：(1)开发一套灵活的材料和经验，为参与者提供建立定性综合集成方面的技能和能力的入口。(2)开展研讨会、网络研讨会、研讨会、强化辅导和其他实践活动，使参与者能够应用综合集成方法。(3)创建和传播随需应变的模块、用户指南和其他辅助材料，供参与者所在机构的个人使用和未来的课程提供。除了扩大STEM教育研究社区中代表性不足的群体的代表性外，该研究所还可以填补STEM教育研究文献中关于公平和包容性主题的知识空白。该研究所将利用STEM关于公平和包容性的文献进行系统的综合集成培训。这一方法采用了系统的搜索和选择程序以及对调查结果的专题分析。该小组将使用既定的预搜索方法和混合编码方法，这些方法在文献中得到证实，并在理论上奠定了基础，以框架这些模块。教学方法包括在学生和教师之间以及学生之间创造一个互惠的环境。授课形式包括六个密集课程模块、一个入门级别的研讨会、一个简短的研讨会、一个同步的网络研讨会和按需模块。元综合课程的模块化性质允许灵活处理特定社区的学习需求，项目小组提供的个性化指导和技术援助将加深学员对支持性结构中的综合技术的理解。研训所还将为完成六个单元并在为少数群体服务的机构中开展强有力的参与者招聘工作的部分参与者提供指导和技术支持。最终目标是，参与者将能够设计和执行成功的综合集成项目，从而丰富STEM教育研究知识库。该项目得到了EHR核心研究计划(ECR)的ECR：STEM教育研究竞赛中的能力建设的支持。ECR资助基础STEM教育研究项目，重点关注STEM学习/学习环境、扩大STEM领域的参与以及STEM专业劳动力发展。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力优势和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

TERC, Inc. will implement an Institute in Research Methods that will build capacity in qualitative meta-synthesis methods, with an emphasis on STEM equity and inclusion literature. The institute responds to the need for greater emphasis on meta-synthesis methods in STEM education research, the lack of preparation among researchers to conduct these studies, and the need to diversify the pool of STEM education researchers broadly. Institute participants are expected to build capacity in meta-synthesis skills, including location of relevant literature, identification of high-quality research, synthesis memo creation, and systematic thematic analysis. Through the lens of equity and inclusion literature, participants will learn how to identify and frame emergent themes and theorize findings. Targeted participants will include graduate students, post-doctoral scholars, and early career investigators in STEM education research, particularly those from underrepresented groups. The project team will pursue three primary objectives: (1) Develop a flexible set of materials and experiences that provide participants with on-ramps for building skills and competencies in qualitative meta-synthesis. (2) Implement workshops, webinars, seminars, intensive coaching, and other hands-on activities that allow participants to apply meta-synthesis methods. (3) Create and disseminate on-demand modules, user guides, and other supporting materials for individual use and future course offerings at participants’ institutions. In addition to broadening the representation of underrepresented groups in the STEM education research community, the institute can fill the knowledge gaps on equity and inclusion topics in STEM education research literature.The institute will capitalize on equity and inclusion STEM literature for systematic meta-synthesis training. This approach employs systematic search and selection processes and thematic analysis of findings. The team will use established pre-search methods and a hybrid approach for coding that are substantiated in the literature and grounded in theory to frame the modules. The pedagogical approach involves creating an environment of reciprocity between learner and teacher and among learners. The delivery formats include six intensive course modules, an introductory level workshop, a short seminar, a synchronous webinar, and on-demand modules. The modular nature of the meta-synthesis curriculum allows for flexibility to address the learning needs of particular communities, and the individualized coaching and technical assistance provided by the project team will deepen participants’ understanding of synthesis techniques in a supportive structure. The Institute also will offer coaching and technical support for a subset of participants who complete the six modules and implement strong participant recruitment efforts among minority-serving institutions. The ultimate goal is that participants will be able to design and execute successful meta-synthesis projects that can enrich the STEM education research knowledge base. The project is supported by the ECR: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research competition of the EHR Core Research Program (ECR). ECR funds fundamental STEM education research projects that focus on STEM learning/learning environments, broadening participation in STEM fields, and STEM professional workforce development.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.