Eric M. Camburn|Carol A. Barnes
Assessing the Validity of a Language Arts Instruction Log through Triangulation
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
study attempted illuminate measures instruction sometimes fail meet discrete tests validity used triangulation strategymultiple methods data sources researchersto investigate teachers observers reports daily language arts log data came pilot study log conducted 8 urban public elementary schools statistical results increased confidence logs ability measure instruction grosser levels detail b instructional activities occurred frequently c word analysis instruction qualitative evidence gave us greater confidence instrument example teachers differed observers possessed background knowledge available observers qualitative evidence illustrated dilemmas inherent measuring instruction overall believe triangulation strategies provided holistic understanding validity teachers reports instruction past validity studies