Scaffolding Learning for Practitioner-Scholars: The Philosophy and Design of a Qualitative Research Methods Course

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie Slayton ◽  
Artineh Samkian
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Reflective Practice ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Independent Research ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
Instructor's Guide ◽  
Scaffolding Learning

We present our approach to a qualitative research methods course to prepare practitioner-scholars for their dissertation and independent research. We explain how an instructor’s guide provides consistency and rigor, and in-class activities to scaffold learning, and helps faculty connect the content to students’ out-of-school lives. We explain how reflection is used to develop students’ reflective practice and enable us to improve the course in both the short and long term. We argue the necessity of having tools that ensure our teaching philosophy translates into a consistent curriculum and instructional approach, maximizing the chances that faculty facilitate our students’ development into practitioner-scholars.

scholarly journals Teaching Qualitative Research Methods through Service-Learning

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krisanna Machtmes ◽  
Earl Johnson ◽  
Janet Fox ◽  
Mary Burke ◽  
Jeannie Harper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Crisis Intervention ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Voluntary Service ◽  
Crisis Hotline

This paper is the result of a voluntary service-learning component in a qualitative research methods course. For this course, the service-learning project was the evaluation of the benefits to volunteers whom work a crisis hotline for a local crisis intervention center. The service-learning course model used in this paper most closely resembles the problem-based service-learning course model where students work as consultants. This paper focuses on the processes involved and the benefits to students in improving their qualitative research skills through the service-learning project.

scholarly journals "Every Word is True": Stories of our Experiences in a Qualitative Research Course

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet Richards
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Shared Stories ◽  
Narrative Framework ◽  
E Mail

There is a sparse body of literature about students' and instructors' experiences in graduate qualitative courses. In this study, 11 doctoral students and one instructor employed a narrative framework to uncover our perceived truths about our experiences as we interacted, studied, pondered, and journeyed through a qualitative research methods course. Data were my chronologically ordered notes documenting my thinking and perceptions about my students and me and the doctoral students' chronologically ordered e-mail stories to their peers and to me. The inquiry illuminated the doctoral students' growth as researchers and highlighted the power of shared stories. Our narratives captured our lives, and illuminated our joys, worries, intentions, and beliefs.

scholarly journals Learning Experiences of Pre-Service Teachers and the Lecturer’s Role in a Qualitative Research Methods Course

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liora Nutov
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Motivation For Learning

Instructors involved in teacher education believe that the language and skills required for qualitative research methods (QRM) provide teachers with the expertise needed for lifelong learning. In this research, I explore the learning experiences of pre-service teachers in a QRM course and examine the role of the lecturer in designing these experiences. I chose the design research method (Kali, Levin-Peled, & Dori, 2009; Wang & Hannafin, 2005) and collected data from 71 students over three academic years. Data analysis uncovered three types of student experiences: motivation for learning, mediation of learning, and meaningful learning – all of which are supported by the lecturer.

scholarly journals MANAJEMEN STRATEGI ANALISIS SWOT DALAM MENGHADAPI PERSAINGAN BISNIS PADA BMT NU PUSAT GAPURA SUMENEP

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-111
Author(s):  
Misbahuddin
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Basic Method ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Short Term ◽  
A Company

SWOT analysis is a form of analysis within company management or within organizations that can systematically assist in the preparation of a mature plan to achieve goals, both short-term and long-term goals. This analysis must be applied by a company. The purpose and benefits of a SWOT analysis are to combine four factors or compositions accurately on how to strangth, weaknes, opportunities and threath. The SWOT analysis method can be considered as the most basic method of analysis, which is useful for looking at a topic or a problem.To facilitate understanding in this study, researchers used qualitative research methods. The data obtained by researchers in the field include interviews with leaders of BMT NU Pusat Gapura Sumenep to find out strategies to face business competition. In addition, the data collection techniques were carried out by researchers by means of interviews, observation and documentation. In this study also, the presence of researchers is very important because researchers are human instruments as well as data collectors

scholarly journals Owning my thoughts was difficult: Encouraging students to read and write critically in a tertiary qualitative research methods course

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-136
Author(s):  
Janine L. Wiles ◽  
◽  
Ruth E S Allen ◽  
Rachael Butler ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Research Students

This paper adds to the nascent literature on teaching research methods and what students learn from courses and assessment. Postgraduate students are often confronted with large amounts of reading, and the content of material can be intimidating. Convincing them also to engage critically with readings is even more difficult. We report on a successful strategy used to help postgraduate students in a qualitative research methods course develop the skills to read efficiently and critically. We outline the synopsis method and report on an evaluation of students’ experiences of it as an assessment and learning tool. Evaluation showed that students saw their learning experience as challenging and rewarding and could articulate how the synopsis method was useful for specific reading/writing skills, critical engagement and reflexivity, content knowledge, and motivation. We were surprised students found it novel to be asked to question or critique ‘published’ papers and articulate subjective reflections on them. Our evaluation shows that the synopsis method is an effective learning strategy to improve students’ critical reading and writing skills. We argue that in learning the craft of qualitative research, students must understand not only how to summarise and critique but must also master the skill of articulating personal, reflexive responses.

Macht in einer globalisierten landwirtschaftlichen Produktion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Dobelmann
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Economic Crisis ◽  
Power Relations ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Production Networks ◽  
Global Production Networks ◽  
Global Corporations ◽  
Soy Production

By virtue of the soy boom Argentina, recovered faster from the economic crisis than any other country. But who has benefited from the abundance of this resource in such a globalised and hightech form of agriculture as that in Argentina? Addressing this question with qualitative research methods, this book analyses the power relations in Argentinian soy production and in conflicts related to it. The author uses concepts of global production networks and amplifies them with sociological perspectives on power. Her results show that global corporations are increasingly dominating soy production, which leads her to the conclusion that the soy boom is not suitable for generating wealth in Argentina in the long term.

scholarly journals Teaching and Learning Qualitative Research ≈ Conducting Qualitative Research

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Orit Hazzan ◽  
Liora Nutov
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Graduate Course ◽  
Online Student

This paper presents a teaching framework for a graduate course on Qualitative Research Methods course. The organizing concept of the teaching framework is that teaching and learning qualitative research are similar in essence to conducting qualitative research. The teaching framework is based on ten principles of teaching and learning qualitative research methods that result from the application of ten principles of conducting qualitative research. In other words, teaching and learning a course that deals with qualitative research implements the principles of such research. The teaching framework was constructed during a reflective research that lasted four years. During the course of the study, the researchers-lecturers collected and analyzed various course assignments performed by 62 students, online student discussions, observations made during class, interviews, and occasional conversations with students. The study contributes to research on the pedagogy of research methods in general and of qualitative research methods in particular.

scholarly journals Mitigasi Kegagalan Guna Mewujudkan Keberlanjutan E-Government

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Dian Ayu Puspitasari ◽  
Teguh Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
The Public ◽  
Risk Of Failure ◽  
The Government

This study will discuss the government's effort to mitigate the failure in realizing e-government sustainability. E-government sustainability is essential to be reviewed to ensure the system's long-term provision of benefits to the public. This study used qualitative research methods through literature studies. The result of this study showed that the e-government sustainability discusses the length of implementation and the outcomes of e-government to stakeholders. The failure of e-government is still a challenge in realizing e-government sustainability by the government. For this reason, the government needs to mitigate the risk of failure. Some actions that can be taken by the government to realize e-government sustainability include: 1. Ensure that e-government is future-oriented; 2. Analyze the factors that will support the success and sustainability of e-government from the beginning and incorporate them into planning; 3. Ensure the availability of resources and support from stakeholders; 4. Evaluate by looking at the reality that is currently happening; and 5. Develop e-government according to public needs.Studi ini akan menguraikan upaya pemerintah dalam memitigasi kegagalan guna mewujudkan keberlanjutan e-government. Keberlanjutan e-government merupakan suatu hal yang penting untuk dikaji guna memastikan pemberian manfaat oleh sistem dalam jangka waktu yang panjang kepada publik. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam studi adalah kualitatif dengan metode pengumpulan data melalui kajian pustaka. Hasil studi menunjukkan bahwa keberlanjutan e-government tidak hanya membahas mengenai waktu implementasi saja, tetapi juga dampak dari e-government kepada stakeholder. Kegagalan e-government masih menjadi tantangan dalam mewujudkan keberlanjutan e-government oleh pemerintah. Untuk itu, pemerintah perlu untuk melakukan mitigasi munculnya risiko kegagalan. Beberapa upaya yang dapat dilakukan oleh pemerintah guna mewujudkan keberlanjutan e-government, antara lain: 1. Memastikan bahwa e-government berorientasi kedepan; 2. Menganalisis faktor-faktor yang akan mendukung kesuksesan dan keberlanjutan e-government sedari awal dan memasukkan hal-hal tersebut dalam perencanaan; 3. Memastikan adanya ketersediaan sumber daya dan dukungan dari stakeholder; 4. Melakukan evaluasi dengan melihat realitas yang saat ini sedang terjadi; serta 5. Mengembangkan e-government sesuai dengan kebutuhan publik.

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