A topic for a mixed methods research study that I will be conducting is on teacher diversity particularly focusing on Asian American's decision on becoming a teacher.The study will be done through an exploratory sequential design. The data will be collected using a combination of open ended and close-ended questions. The data collection will occur online through the use of Survey Monkey (www.surveymonkey.com) and paper surveys that will be given to a large number of individuals, both personally in workshops and conferences and through mass mailings.

The data will be analyzed using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. Qualitative analysis will consist of in-depth interviews with 40 Asian American and Pacific Islander teachers aspiring to become a teacher. The proposal includes a descriptive analysis of the interviews as well as an analysis of the rise of Asian American voices in education and how they are used in educational discourse. However, due to time constraints it is necessary that this be the last stage of data collection and analysis. The second stage of analysis will be quantitative through the use of shorter survey, which will be given to a large number of individuals. The quantitative analysis will consist of 10 questions pertaining to the intentions and fears that Asian Americans have about becoming a teacher. Again this information is being collected because this study aspires to collect qualitative data for its in-depth analysis.

The data collection will occur between September 202X and June 202X. The data will be collected in a number of ways. First, through the use of a long survey that will be given to Asian American and Pacific Islander teachers by mail. Second, through the collection of short surveys from conferences, workshops and schools that may be interested in collaborating with the researcher. This data collection is the primary focus of this proposal. By collecting this information in the Fall and Spring of 202X, researchers will be able to get acquainted with the individuals that they are surveying and will also be able to obtain a better idea of their background and experiences in education. The long survey questionnaire is comprised of 10 questions, focusing on the personal intentions that teachers have as well as their fears about becoming a teacher.

Question: How will you createa comprehensive plan for how to integrate the data sources/results?