Mentoring Emerging Researchers on Developing Conceptual Framework for Scholarly Inquiry

Session Type: Demonstration/Performance

Abstract

This session builds on two consecutive years of presenting on conceptual framework development as an evolving process. The feedback received prompted the need for a mentoring session designed to provide early-career researchers with a deeper understanding of the iterative process of conceptual framework development. Mentors will clarify the function and significance of theoretical and conceptual frameworks within educational research and respond to mentees' questions. The mentors have gone through the processes themselves and have the expertise to guide participants through step-by-step strategies for synthesizing disciplinary knowledge based on research interests. While the session is primarily tailored for emerging scholars, it may meet the needs of other researchers who have previously misidentified or misapplied theoretical and conceptual frameworks in their investigations.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Constructivist Theory, Research, and Practice

Chair

• Justina Ogodo, Baylor University

Participants

• Dana Morris, University of Texas - Tyler

• Marsha E. Simon, Valdosta State University

• Maggie Bryant, Baylor University

• Joshua Jonas, Baylor University

• Toyosi Stephen Adedara, Baylor University

• Krystle Moos, Baylor University

• Kristen Davis, Baylor University

Papers

• Mentoring Emerging Researchers on Developing Conceptual Framework for Scholarly Inquiry - Justina Ogodo, Baylor University

Session Organizer

• Justina Ogodo, Baylor University