Mentoring and Reporting Research: A Concern for Aesthetics.

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Title: Mentoring and Reporting Research: A Concern for Aesthetics.
Language: English
Authors: Alvermann, Donna E., Hruby, George G.
Source: Reading Research Quarterly. Jan-Mar 2000 35(1):46-63.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2000
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Higher Education, Interprofessional Relationship, Mentors, Preservice Teacher Education, Professional Development, Reading Teachers, Research Methodology
ISSN: 0034-0553
Abstract: Presents results of 2 studies on mentoring teacher educators in literacy education. Models alternative ways of representing and evaluating research data. Articulates how these alternative forms of representing data capture the aesthetics of mentoring graduate students in literacy teacher education. Describes the quantitative survey study, qualitative site visits, and the interpretive rationale for attending to aesthetics in reporting research. (RS)
Notes: Special Issue: Envisioning the Future of Literacy.
Journal Code: CIJJUL2000
Entry Date: 2000
Accession Number: EJ598974
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Presents results of 2 studies on mentoring teacher educators in literacy education. Models alternative ways of representing and evaluating research data. Articulates how these alternative forms of representing data capture the aesthetics of mentoring graduate students in literacy teacher education. Describes the quantitative survey study, qualitative site visits, and the interpretive rationale for attending to aesthetics in reporting research. (RS)
ISSN:0034-0553