Qualitative Inquiry Award

Qualitative Inquiry Award

 

Sponsored by the AECT Foundation and AECT's Research & Theory Division

Self-nominations are allowed.

Purpose

 

The Qualitative Inquiry Award honors individual scholarship for exemplary insights into the social and cultural aspects of the educational technology field. Qualitative theories and methods should be applied from disciplines such as anthropology, art criticism, communications, cultural studies, history, literary theory, philosophy, and sociology.

Background

 

Since 1992, this award has encouraged and recognized qualitative understanding of educational communications and technology through inquiry from a variety of disciplines In the late 1980s, AECT leaders Robert de Kieffer, Andrew Yeaman, and Lida Cochran began discussions supporting and leading to the development of the award, and in 1995 it was funded under the auspices of the AECT Foundation.

 

The AECT Foundation’s Qualitative Inquiry Award is funded in perpetuity by Lida Cochran in memory of Lee Cochran.

Eligibility

 

Membership in AECT is required. This award recognizes individual scholarship; co-authored submissions are not accepted.

Application Requirements

 

  • Cover letter requesting recognition of a completed study  

  • Two-page resume of the researcher

  • A one-page abstract of the study

  • 15–20 page double-spaced descriptive narrative including references and relevant material

 

This may be a final report or a synopsis of a final report and may have been published within the past two years. The qualitative cornerstone should be clearly identified. Describe the study’s theoretical base, the inquiry issue, and the inquiry strategy. Include a description of the findings and an interpretation of the findings. Emphasize the social and cultural contexts.

 

Please submit nominations electronically to the AECT Research and Theory Division Awards Nomination Form.

Nature of Award

A cash award of $750 will be presented to the winner. The recipient will be recognized at the Research and Theory Awards ceremony to be held during the AECT International Convention. The recipient has the opportunity to publish in the Educational Media and Technology Yearbook.

Funding and Support

 

AECT Foundation

Deadline

April 18

 

Review Criteria

 

Reviewers, please rate these statements by how strongly you agree with them in regard to your review of this application for the Qualitative Inquiry Award. High agreement is 5 and low agreement is 1. No basis for judgment is 0.

 

Theory: ___

 

A qualitative theory has been appropriately applied from a discipline such as anthropology, art criticism, communications, cultural studies, history, literary theory, philosophy, or sociology. It is properly identified and is explained well.

 

Method: ___

 

A qualitative method has been appropriately applied from a discipline such as anthropology, art criticism, communications, cultural studies, history, literary theory, philosophy, or sociology. It is lucidly described and is explained well.

 

Issue: ___

 

The inquiry issue is definitely significant and is explained well.

 

Findings: ___

 

An important development in knowledge is reported regarding educational communications and technology in its social and cultural contexts.

 

Writing: ___

 

The quality of the applicant’s writing is excellent.

 

Model: ___

 

This inquiry is exemplary and is a good model for future qualitative investigations in educational communications and technology.

 

Resume: ___

 

The scholarly record, academic credentials, and prior accomplishments of the applicant in qualitative inquiry are outstanding.

 

Future: ___

 

The applicant is highly likely to make substantial and meaningful contributions to qualitative understanding of the social and cultural aspects of educational communications and technology.