Presenter: Carlos Cortés "The New Multiculturism"
When:
Friday, April 3, 2009
Where:
139 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
Carlos Cortés, Professor Emeritus University of California-Riverside, presented "The New Multiculturalism" as part of CEHS Department of Educational Psychology's Century Speaker Series. Cortés discussed changes that have occurred in U.S. multiculturalism and the ways that people have viewed and reacted to those changes.
Presenter: John Young Ensuring Valid and Fair Content Assessments for Language Minority Students
When:
Monday, March 30, 2009
Where:
139 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
John Young is Senior Research Scientist and the Director of the Higher Education research group in the Center for Validity Research at ETS. Young presented, " Ensuring Valid and Fair Content Assessments for Language Minority Students."Presenter: Kadriye Ercikan "Validity and Comparability Issues in Cross-Cultural and International Assessments"
When:
Friday, February 20, 2009
Where:
250 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
Kadriye Ercikan, associate professor at the University of British Columbia, presented "Validity and Comparability Issues in Cross-Cultural and International Assessments" as part of CEHS Department of Educational Psychology's Century Speaker Series. Ercikan discussed the need for multiple language versions of tests that involve individuals from different cultures. Ercikan focused on validity and methodologies used in examining construct and score comparability in multilingual assessments.
Presenter: Jennifer Greene "Just What is Being Mixed in Mixed Methods Social Inquiry?"
When:
Friday, September 19, 2008
Where:
139 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
Jennifer Greene, professor Quantitative and Evaluative Research Methodologies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, presented, "Just What is Being Mixed in Mixed Methods Social Inquiry?" as part of CEHS Department of Educational Psychology's Century Speaker Series. Greene examined conceptual and practical issues related to mixed-method inquiry.
Presenter: Brent Bridgeman "Test Time Limits as a Threat to Validity: A Tale of Accidental Discoveries, Unintended Consequences, and Counter-Intuitive Results"
When:
Monday, April 14, 2008
Abstract
Brent Bridgeman is Principal Research Scientist in the Center for Validity Research at ETS. Bridgeman presented, "Test Time Limits as a Threat to Validity: A Tale of Accidental Discoveries, Unintended Consequences, and Counter-Intuitive Results."Presenter: Jane Forman "Qualitative Research in the Health Sciences"
When:
Friday, April 11, 2008
Where:
139 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
Jane Forman, research scientist at the Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Clinical Management Research, presented "Qualitative Research in the Health Sciences."Presenter: Barbara Byrne "Testing for Measurement Equivalence across Multiple Cultures: Many Problems and Few Solutions"
When:
Friday, April 4, 2008
Where:
270 Mabel Lee Hall
Abstract
Barbara Byrne, Barbara Byrne, professor Emeritus at the University of Ottawa, presented, "Testing for Measurement Equivalence across Multiple Cultures: Many Problems and Few Solutions" as part of the Department of Educational Psychology's Century Speaker Series. Byrne spoke about the complexities of structural equation modeling in comparative cultural groups and offered a modified approach to the usual tests for equivalence when research involves large-scale studies of multiple cultural groups.
Presenter: Sandra L. Christenson "The Relevance of Family-School Connections for Positive Student Outcomes: Lessons Learned from Research and What It Means for Practice"
When:
Monday, February 25, 2008
