SOCIALSCI JOURNAL

Authentic High School Research Experiences: A Meta-synthesis

Abstract

Dr. Esra SÄ°PAHÄ°

Socialsci Journal Vol 6(2020) ISSN: 2581-6624 http://www.purkh.com/index.p hp/tosocial129Authentic High School Research Experiences: A Meta-synthesis Dr. Esra S?PAH?dresrasipahi@gmail.comMONE,Privacy Office Business Administration/TURKEY orcid number: 0000-0002-6495-4378AbstractResearch is often associated with both positive outcomes and arduous experiences for high school learners. This meta-synthesis aimed to synthesize findings that examined the day to day interactions and practices among research-engaged high school classrooms and how high school learners engaged themselves in the writing of a research paper. The synthesis generated 6 distinct themes with opposing concepts:(1) mapping out the journey vs. navigating independently; (2) privileging product over process; (3) driving on training wheels vs. steering independently; (4) teaching the life beyond while neglecting the primary and secondary skills; (5) climbing the brick wall vs. finding the silver lining and (6) living the new prescription vs. misconstruing research digitization. The synthesis translated into two higher-order concepts: (1) disorientation on inherent challenges and non-preparation for system reworking and (2) balancing preparations and expectations. These concepts consider the experience among high school learners as a foundation for improved instructional practices among teachers and research institutions.