Study Validity and Reliability
Validity was originally established by having the observation tool, defining the 3
R’s, reviewed by five current secondary teachers and two administrators. The validity of
the study was further improved in this study through the triangulation of the data.
Interviewing participants, observing instruction and reviewing school documents,
strengthen the validation of the study because multiple sources of information are
examined. The researcher’s point of view and bias were revealed to all participants
during the data collection process. Because the nature of this study was qualitative and
delved into the perceptions, feelings and interpretations of human beings, reliability was
not assumed. This case study was unique to the participants of the high school and
replicating this study in another school or to a larger population may not yield the same
result. However, the study described the ideal platform for a successful 21 st century
educational program that is hinged on the framework of the 3 R’s in the teaching and
learning (Rigor, Relevance and Resources). Further, the study offered insight regarding
the feelings and perceptions of teachers and administration when in the process of
promoting a 21 st century educational learning community.