How to QuantCrit - Applying Critical Race Theory to Quantitative Data in Education

Using Quantitative Critical Race Theory (QuantCrit) as a framework, this book will develop the foundation for a praxis to explore a range of questions that research and assessment professionals and other data users can use to be engaged critics in working towards a more just and equitable society.

List of contents

1. What is QuantCrit? Critical Quantitative Methodologies, Critical Race Theory, and QuantCrit as a Methodological Framework 2. The Centrality of Racism 3. Numbers Are Not Neutral 4. Categories Are Neither Neutral nor Natural 5. Voice and Insight: Data Cannot “Speak for Themselves” 6. The Necessity of a Justice and Equity Orientation 7. Conclusion: Quantitative Methodologies for Racial Justice

About the author

Wendy Castillo, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in Urban Education and Quantitative Methods at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ. Her work focuses on applying a racial equity lens to quantitative methods including using QuantCrit and other anti-racism approaches.
Kamden K. Strunk, Ph.D. is a Professor of Educational Research Methodologies at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA. His work focuses on critical approaches to quantitative methodologies, intersectional queer and trans studies in education, and improving teaching and learning conditions toward equity.

Summary

Using Quantitative Critical Race Theory (QuantCrit) as a framework, this book will develop the foundation for a praxis to explore a range of questions that research and assessment professionals and other data users can use to be engaged critics in working towards a more just and equitable society.

Product details

• Authors: Wendy Castillo, Kamden K. Strunk
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 21.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032552897
• ISBN: 978-1-032-55289-7
• No. of pages: 128
• Weight: 453 g
• Illustrations: Tabellen, schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Ethnic Studies, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, EDUCATION / Research, EDUCATION / Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects, PSYCHOLOGY / Research & Methodology, REFERENCE / Research, Philosophy & theory of education, Psychological methodology, Philosophy and theory of education, Research methods: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General