Using qualitative research methods in higher education

Teacher candidates reflect upon their most favorite and their least favorite classroom assessment experiences in K-12 and higher education. Through qualitative research methods, their vivid images, compelling influences, and enduring implications are analyzed to reveal clear indicators of teacher presence, practice, and professionalism. Evident in the immediate importance for advancing their understanding and application of their awareness, communication, and self-efficacy, teachers benefit greatly by connecting effective classroom assessments to ensure student well-being and learning for every student.

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The Potential Role of Comics in Teaching Qualitative Research Methods

The Qualitative Report ◽

10.46743/2160-3715/2020.4341 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Helen Kara ◽

Jenni Brooks

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

Research Methods ◽

Potential Role ◽

Qualitative Research Methods ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Senior Lecturer ◽

Positive Role ◽

Qualitative Interviewing

This article argues that comics have a potentially positive role to play in supporting the teaching of qualitative research methods in higher education. It tells the story of the creation and use of a short pedagogical comic. We begin with a brief review of the literature around the use of comics in teaching. Then we offer two first-person accounts. Independent researcher Helen Kara narrates her creation of Conversation with a Purpose, designed as a resource to support the teaching of qualitative interviewing. It contains the story of a student’s first real-world interview, with some deliberately ambiguous aspects, and some discussion questions. Then Jenni Brooks, a senior lecturer in sociology at Sheffield Hallam University, outlines her use of the comic in teaching undergraduate sociology students. Each author offers a brief reflection on her experience. We conclude that the use of comics has the potential to bridge the gap between classroom and practice for inexperienced qualitative researchers, and we encourage further research in this area.

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Management of the Da'wah of the Muhammadiyah Regional Leaders of Sinjai Regency during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Jurnal Ad ministrare ◽

10.26858/ja.v8i1.19741 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 149

Author(s):

Mursak Mursak ◽

Kiki Rasmala Sani

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

Data Analysis ◽

Data Collection ◽

Research Methods ◽

Data Reduction ◽

Qualitative Research Methods ◽

Analysis Techniques ◽

Regional Leaders ◽

The Impact

The impact Covid-19 pandemic is very big when we look at it from the quality and quantity side, where previously the community generally prayed in congregation in the mosque both in terms of quantity, but during the Covid-19 pandemic, we can see that in the field it has fallen greatly in terms of quantity.This study aims to determine the management carried out by the Muhammadiyah Regional Leaders (PDM) of the Sinjai Regency in conducting Da'wah during the Covid-19 Pandemic. The method used is qualitative research methods and data collection techniques through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis techniques include data reduction, data verification, and concluding, the results of this study indicate that Da'wah Planning, Muhammadiyah Regional Leaders carry out Da'wah planning virtually by involving several Muhammadiyah Business Charities in Sinjai Regency. Also, during this pandemic in terms of quantity, there were more recitation participants than before the pandemic. Then in terms of controlling Da'wah, the PDM of the Sinjai Regency carried out control, namely evaluating in terms of the implementation of da'wah by always synergizing and coordinating with all Muhammadiyah charities in Sinjai Regency, starting from Ortom, Higher Education to Branch Leaders in each of the existing branches.

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Exploring social innovation (SI) within the research contexts of higher education, healthcare, and welfare services – a scoping review

Nordic Journal of Social Research ◽

10.7577/njsr.3455 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 72-110

Author(s):

Anne Marie Lunde Husebø ◽

Marianne Storm ◽

Atle Ødegård ◽

Charlotte Wegener ◽

Marie Aakjær ◽

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Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

Research Methods ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Social Innovation ◽

Well Being ◽

Qualitative Research Methods ◽

Nordic Countries ◽

Welfare Services ◽

Innovation Research

Introduction: Nordic countries face societal challenges for which social innovation may represent solutions. The aim of this scoping review is to explore the concept of social innovation within the research contexts of higher education, ealthcare, and welfare services. Method: A scoping review methodology was used, including a literature search and the identification of eligible studies published between 2007 and 2019, in addition to data extraction and synthesis. Forty-three studies were included in this review. Results: Across the research contexts, social innovation is conceptualized as a set of novel, creative, human-centred, and value-driven processes aiming to bring about change. Qualitative research methods dominate social innovation research. In welfare services, social innovation concerns the relationship between policy and praxis, new forms of leadership and management, and the promotion of societal inclusion and cohesion. Social innovation in healthcare comprises the use of technology to digitalize service, enhance patients’ well-being, and improve service quality. In higher education, social innovation research focuses on educational reforms involving non-profit stakeholders. Discussion: Social innovation is a multifaceted concept related to change at the organizational or societal level, often with various stakeholders working together to create improvements. The lack of a common definition and framework of social innovation makes this concept difficult to measure or quantify, reflecting the dominance of qualitative research methods in the selected research contexts. Across these research contexts, social innovation can be defined and used for various research purposes, which are often political and value-based, with the latter connected to the common good and people’s well-being. Moreover, few social innovation studies have been performed in Nordic countries.

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Searching of the Larvian Identity Within Contemporary Design and Design Education

Arts and Music in Cultural Discourse Proceedings of the International Scientific and Practical Conference ◽

10.17770/amcd2012.1238 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 212

Author(s):

Aina Strode ◽

Diāna Apele

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

Theoretical Analysis ◽

Research Methods ◽

Interior Design ◽

Design Education ◽

Qualitative Research Methods ◽

Creative Activity ◽

Study Program ◽

Design Studies

Signs as symbols give the knowledge about universe. Latvian identity is an important theme of design in nowadays. The tendency which is related with Latvian is to return to the ancient wisdom and ancient crafts’ skills. The aim of the study: to explore the usage of ethnographic motif, conceptions of stylization and transformation within professional design and design studies. The methods of research: theoretical - analysis of the literature; empirical - qualitative research methods such as the analysis of the study tasks implemented by the RA study program "Interior Design", observation and analysis of students' creative activity. Research base: Rezekne Higher Education and Design Faculty of professional bachelor's study program "Interior Design".

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Teaching research methods: Introducing a psychogeographical approach

Journal of Management & Organization ◽

10.1017/jmo.2019.15 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Clare Hindley ◽

Deborah Knowles ◽

Damian Ruth

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Qualitative Research ◽

Research Methods ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Business Students ◽

Qualitative Research Methods ◽

Business Research ◽

Self Reflection ◽

Teaching In Higher Education ◽

Undergraduate Business Students

AbstractThis paper explores teaching business students research methods using a psychogeographical approach, specifically the technique of dérive. It responds to calls for new ways of teaching in higher education and addresses the dearth of literature on teaching undergraduate business students qualitative research methods. Psychogeography challenges the dominance of questionnaires and interviews, introduces students to data variety, problematizes notions of success and illuminates the importance of observation and location. Using two studies with undergraduate students, the authors emphasize place and setting, the perception of purpose, the choice of data, criteria of success and the value of guided reflection and self-reflection in students’ learning. Additionally the data reflect on the way students perceive research about management and the nature of management itself. The paper concludes that the deployment of psychogeography to teach business research methods although complex and fraught with difficulty is nevertheless viable, educationally productive and worthy of further research.

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