| Session Title: Construct Validity of Race and Its Impact on the Quality of Research and Evaluation |
| Demonstration Session 796 to be held in TRAVIS C on Saturday, Nov 13, 10:55 AM to 12:25 PM |
| Sponsored by the Multiethnic Issues in Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Kelly Robertson, Western Michigan University, kelly.robertson@wmich.edu |
| Diane Rogers, Western Michigan University, diane.rogers@wmich.edu |
| Abstract: The demonstration will provide practitioners with awareness, understanding, and the skills to address construct validity of race and how it impacts research and evaluation. First we will discuss race as it relates to evaluation context followed by an overview of the construct of race. Then we will examine how racism has changed over time and the state of racism today. The majority of the demonstration will focus on real world examples of how constructs of race impact research/evaluation and strategies practitioners can use to counter this impact. Both strengths and weaknesses of suggested strategies will be presented, in addition to how they relate to current evaluation concepts and tools. Throughout the demonstration we will highlight the importance of the topic to practitioners and how addressing it can improve the quality of scientific research/evaluation and promote racial justice. Finally, we will conclude with next steps for personal and professional growth. |