scholarly journals Naturalistic Inquiry in E-Learning Research

2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shirley Agostinho
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Naturalistic Inquiry ◽  
Rigorous Research ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Learning Research

In this article, the author explains how and why one particular qualitative research approach, the naturalistic inquiry paradigm, was implemented in an e-learning research study that investigated the use of the World Wide Web technology in higher education. A framework is presented that situates the research study within the qualitative research literature. The author then justifies how the study was compliant with naturalistic inquiry and concludes by presenting a model for judging the quality of such research. The purpose of this article is to provide an example of how naturalistic inquiry can be implemented in e-learning research that can serve as a guide for researchers undertaking this form of qualitative inquiry. As such, the focus of the article is to illustrate how methodological issues pertaining to naturalistic inquiry were addressed and justified to represent a rigorous research approach rather than presenting the results of the research study.

scholarly journals Evaluating Qualitative Research for Social Work Practitioners

10.18060/589 ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cynthia A. Lietz ◽  
Luis E. Zayas
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Social Work ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
The Social ◽  
Social Work Practitioners ◽  
Work Knowledge

The field of social work expects practitioners remain well informed regarding research advances in their respective areas. Research studies conducted through the lens of qualitative inquiry provide important contributions to the social work knowledge base. The purpose of this manuscript is to provide practitioners some orientation regarding qualitative research methods and to highlight potential strategies researchers may use to enhance the trustworthiness and quality of their research. Specifically, the concept of trustworthiness is defined in the context of qualitative inquiry and questions social work practitioners can ask when evaluating the quality and applicability of a qualitative research study are provided.

scholarly journals Didactic-Pedagogical Approaches in e-Learning: Teaching Authorship, Multireferential Methodology, and Gamification

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-46
Author(s):  
Ana Nobre ◽  
Jasete Maria da Silva Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Social Phenomena ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Common ◽  
Pedagogical Approaches

In this educational research study, we reflect on the possibilities of combining teaching authorship in e-learning, multireferentiality, and gamification from a didactic-pedagogical perspective. We intend to bring up some contributions of Jacques Ardoino’s multirreferential approach to understand social phenomena within the field of education, specifically focusing on some epistemological developments. We base our research on theorists who discuss these themes and, to reveal possible similarities, the first part of the text brings consolidated reflections on these authors. Besides, we highlight the common characteristics between the Multireferential Approach and Online Teaching Authorship/Virtual Environment. Then, we present the analysis of Didactic Categories (Theoretical Reflections) and data generated by the subjects that attended a curricular unit planned with amplificativo-oriented methodological strategies. We adopt a qualitative research approach using an online questionnaire, a technique that supported the content analysis of the participants’ contributions. It is concluded that the epistemological harmony of the triad shows signs of promoting the expansion of the student’s knowledge.

Quality of Life of Endodontically Treated versus Implant Treated Patients: A University-based Qualitative Research Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 903-909 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dustin L. Gatten ◽  
Christine A. Riedy ◽  
Sul Ki Hong ◽  
James D. Johnson ◽  
Nestor Cohenca
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Qualitative Research Study

scholarly journals Interaksi Edukatif dalam Al-Qur`an

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 207-214
Author(s):  
Alimuddin Alimuddin
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Interactive Education ◽  
Library Research ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Education Concept

This research aims at analysing the interactive education concept in Qur’an wich examines specifically surah al-Baqarah (2) verse 133 and surah al-Saffat (37) verse 102. This research applied both qualitative research approach and are uses type of research literature (Library Research). The technique of data collection carried out in this Reseach was decomentation techniques. Furthermore, the collected data was analysed by using the content Analysis Method. The finding shows that educative interaction in the koran has purposes of promoting a generation of monotheism (Tauhid) to Allah, diligent in worship, and noble character. The achievement is significantly influenced by the personality influenced by the personality of an educator who is patient, caring, and knows the students’ psychology. Moreover, an educative interaction within Qur’an to correspond between values, knowledge and behavior wich lead the learners to be great figures, being able to build a mindset namely scientific thought and noble character.

scholarly journals Quality and University Governance in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Sayidah ◽  
Sri Utami Ady ◽  
Jajuk Supriyati ◽  
Sutarmin Sutarmin ◽  
Mustika Winedar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Group Discussion ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
University Governance ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the importance of quality in university governance in Indonesia. The researcher designed this study with an approach of qualitative research approach with Focus Group Discussion (FGD) method. Participants come from 25 universities throughout Indonesia. Participants are leaders of higher education ranging from the head of the study program to the rector. The result of the focus group discussion shows that the quality of higher education will decrease if there is the scarcity of qualified lecturers. Declining quality of higher education will affect the number of students. Finally, if the student decline happens continuously, then higher education can close. So quality is a top priority in university governance.

Barriers to e-Government Implementation in Jordan

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Sarah Fidler ◽  
Raed Kareem Kanaan ◽  
Simon Rogerson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Qualitative Research Study ◽  
Root Cause

This paper identifies and highlights the significance of Wasta as a barrier to e-government implementation within The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and is part of a wider qualitative research study of all barriers. A longitudinal research approach was applied to explore any dynamism within the presence of barriers over a three year study, as well as to seek a richer understanding of such barriers. Data, principally collected via interviews with relevant stakeholders, was analysed using Strauss and Corbin’s variant of grounded theory. Using illustrative quotations primarily from interview transcripts, this paper enunciates the significant and persistent role that Wasta plays in hindering Jordan’s e-government implementation, both as an explicitly mentioned barrier and as cause of other barriers. The paper supports the view that culture is a root cause of e-government implementation difficulty, and that barriers vary with the different country settings in which e-government systems are embedded.

Informing Client-Centred Practice through Qualitative Inquiry: Evaluating the Quality of Qualitative Research

2002 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 175-184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Whalley Hammell
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Convincing Evidence ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Consumer Involvement ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Sufficient Information ◽  
Critical Scrutiny

Occupational therapists are increasingly embracing qualitative research methods yet little published advice exists in the occupational therapy literature to enable readers to gauge the quality and relevance of researchers' work. If qualitative research is to provide convincing evidence with which to inform theory and practice, it must be capable of withstanding critical scrutiny and practitioners must be given sufficient information with which to evaluate the strength and plausibility of the evidence reported. The process of undertaking qualitative research and of writing and critiquing subsequent reports is not about assessing adherence to rigid rules but of ensuring the appropriateness and thoroughness of data collection, analysis and reporting, given the nature and context of the issue. The espousal of a client-centred ethic also demands consideration of research relevance and usefulness to clients and the degree of consumer involvement throughout the research process. This paper examines an evaluative framework that may be used to assess the quality of qualitative evidence as this is both researched and reported. Recourse to a set of general strategies — used where appropriate – will serve to enhance the quality of qualitative research and assert its potential to inform the client-centred, evidence-based practice of occupational therapy.

scholarly journals ANALISIS POTENSI PENERIMAAN KUALITAS ALUMNI PROGRAM STUDI EKONOMI SYARI’AH STAIN KUDUS DITINJAU DARI PERSPEKTIF STAKEHOLDER

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekawati Rahayu Ningsih
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Abraham Maslow ◽  
Job Requirements ◽  
The World ◽  
Working World ◽  
Synergistic Relationship ◽  
Economic Studies

<div class="Section1"><p> <em>GRADUATES RECEPTION QUALITYANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL ECONOMIC STUDIES SYARI’AH IN STAIN KUDUS VIEWED FROM THE PERSPECTIVE STAKEHOLDER. The first aim of  this study was to determine the potential reception of  graduates quality in Shariah Economic Studiesof  STAINKudus in the world of  work. Second, to determine the motivations and needs of  stakeholders on the acceptance of  the quality of  graduates in Economics   Shariah STAIN Kudus.And third, to determine what factors which are supporting and inhibiting the absorption of graduates of the Department of Shariah Economics STAIN Kudus in working world. The theory that was developed as a basis for the analysis is the pyramid theory of  motivation and needs of  Abraham Maslow. By using qualitative research approach, the analysis and discussion of this study are:First, the potential acceptance of  Shariah Economy graduates in the working world, especially in the banking and financial institutions Shari’ah is still very large and potentially growing along with the rapid growth in the number of  banking and financial institutions Shari’ah in Indonesia. Second, motivation and needs of  stakeholders for the graduates reception of Shariah Economic STAIN Kudus is because it is the only college</em><em> in the state of  religion around the Pantura area having Shariah Economic Studies Program and easily accessible. In addition, in order to establish a more synergistic relationship with the STAIN kudus then either the shari’a banking and financial institutions are willing to accept graduates of  Shariah Economic Studies Program as employees, of course, with the various criteria established in the job requirements.</em></p></div><p><strong>K</strong><strong>eywords:</strong><em>P</em><em>otential,  Quality  Admissions,  Graduates, Economic Shariah, Stakeholder</em>.</p><p><em>T</em><em>ujuan penelitian ini adalah: Pertama, untuk mengetahui potensi penerimaan kualitas alumni Program Studi Ekonomi Syari’ah STAIN Kudus di dunia kerja. Kedua, untuk mengetahui motivasi dan kebutuhan stakeholder terhadap penerimaan kualitas alumni. Dan ketiga, untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor apa saja yang menjadi pendukung dan penghambat penyerapan alumni Ekonomi Syari’ah Jurusan Syari’ah STAIN Kudus di dunia kerja. Teori yang dikembangkan sebagai dasar analisis adalah teori piramida motivasi dan kebutuhan dari Abraham Maslow. Dengan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif, hasil analisis dan pembahasan dari penelitian ini adalah:Pertama, potensi penerimaan lulusan Ekonomi Syari’ah di dunia kerja, terutama di lingkungan perbankan syari’ah dan lembaga keuangan syari’ah masih sangat besar dan potensial seiring dengan semakin berkembang pesatnya pertumbuhan jumlah perbankan syari’ah dan lembaga keuangan syari’ah di Indonesia. Kedua, motivasi dan kebutuhan stakeholder terhadap penerimaan alumni Ekonomi Syari’ah STAIN Kudus adalah karena STAIN Kudus merupakan satu-satunya perguruan tinggi agama negeri di sekitar wilayah Pantura yang memiliki Program Studi Ekonomi Syari’ah dan mudah diakses. Selain itu, untuk menjalin hubungan yang lebih bersifat sinergis dengan STAIN Kudus, maka baik perbankan syari’ah maupun lembaga keuangan syari’ah bersedia menerima alumni Program Studi Ekonomi Syari’ah sebagai karyawan, tentunya dengan berbagai kriteria yang telah ditetapkan dalam persyaratan kerja.</em> </p><p><strong>K</strong><strong>ata Kunci: </strong><em>P</em><em>otensi, Penerimaan Kualitas, Alumni, Ekonomi Syari’ah, Stakeholder</em>.</p>

scholarly journals Criteria for Good Qualitative Research: A Comprehensive Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Drishti Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Quality Criteria ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Evaluative Criteria ◽  
Rigorous Research ◽  
Good Research ◽  
Shed Light

AbstractThis review aims to synthesize a published set of evaluative criteria for good qualitative research. The aim is to shed light on existing standards for assessing the rigor of qualitative research encompassing a range of epistemological and ontological standpoints. Using a systematic search strategy, published journal articles that deliberate criteria for rigorous research were identified. Then, references of relevant articles were surveyed to find noteworthy, distinct, and well-defined pointers to good qualitative research. This review presents an investigative assessment of the pivotal features in qualitative research that can permit the readers to pass judgment on its quality and to condemn it as good research when objectively and adequately utilized. Overall, this review underlines the crux of qualitative research and accentuates the necessity to evaluate such research by the very tenets of its being. It also offers some prospects and recommendations to improve the quality of qualitative research. Based on the findings of this review, it is concluded that quality criteria are the aftereffect of socio-institutional procedures and existing paradigmatic conducts. Owing to the paradigmatic diversity of qualitative research, a single and specific set of quality criteria is neither feasible nor anticipated. Since qualitative research is not a cohesive discipline, researchers need to educate and familiarize themselves with applicable norms and decisive factors to evaluate qualitative research from within its theoretical and methodological framework of origin.

scholarly journals Exploring the Use of Mobile Technology in Qualitative Inquiry in Africa

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ane Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Mobile Technology ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Participation Rates ◽  
Mobile Phone Usage

In this article I explore how mobile phones may facilitate greater access to participants and higher participation rates in qualitative inquiry in Africa. Qualitative researchers face a number of ethical and procedural challenges when collecting data in the field. But with the explosion of mobile phone usage, many of these obstacles to data collection may be ameliorated, facilitating greater access to participants, to data, and to important findings. I use the example of a research study on the connection between development and higher education at two public universities in Kenya to illustrate how mobile phones played an unexpected role in data collection. Finally, I discuss preliminary recommendations for using the mobile phone to contend with the myriad challenges to rigorous qualitative research in Africa.

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