scholarly journals Shifting Priorities: Reflections on Teaching Qualitative Research Methods

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keonya Booker
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Educational Psychology ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Research University ◽  
Graduate Training ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Large Research

The purpose of this paper is to describe pedagogical approaches to qualitative methodology by an instructor of educational psychology at a large research university. The essay begins with an overview of how my graduate training influenced my orientation to empirical study. Next, I will focus on the obstacles encountered when instructing graduate students who are currently practicing school teachers, counselors, and administrators. Specifically, I will detail how I approach teaching qualitative research methods, ways I deal with resistance from students, and methods for introducing apprehensive learners to the ways of interpretist design. Finally, I conclude with a discussion of how I use my classroom as a rich training ground for future qualitative researchers.

Navigators on the Research Path

2018 ◽  
pp. 64-92
Author(s):  
Catherine A. Hansman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Quantitative Methodology ◽  
Adult Learning Theories ◽  
New Strategies

Qualitative research methods courses are required in most doctoral and some Master's degree graduate programs. However, although many graduate students enter their programs with some knowledge of quantitative methodology, many have little to no understanding of qualitative research methodologies. There are many challenges associated with teaching qualitative research, and although most learners in qualitative research classes are adult learners, university faculty members may not know or understand adult learning theories and teaching strategies to frame their approaches to teaching qualitative research methods. The purpose of this chapter is to discuss the challenges faced by faculty members who plan and teach qualitative research courses using the literature to highlight current qualitative research pedagogy while discussing new strategies and models that may assist graduate students' development as qualitative researchers. An earlier version of this chapter can be found in V. Wang's (Ed.) Handbook of Research on Scholarly Publishing and Research Methods (2015).

scholarly journals Preparing a Qualitative Research-Based Dissertation: Lessons Learned

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn Bowen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Lessons Learned

In this article, a newly minted Ph.D. shares seven lessons learned during the process of preparing a dissertation based on qualitative research methods. While most of the lessons may be applicable to any kind of research, the writer focuses on the special challenges of employing a qualitative methodology. The lessons are: (1) Read, read, read; (2) Consult the experts; (3) Adhere to university regulations; (4) Pay attention to rigor and trustworthiness; (5) Give details of the methodology; (6) Don't be afraid to include numerical data; and (7) Prepare to publish.

scholarly journals Shifting Paradigms and Mapping the Process: Graduate Students Respond to Qualitative Research

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia Reisetter ◽  
Melinda Yexley ◽  
Deborah Bonds ◽  
Holly Nickels ◽  
William McHenry
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Learning Preferences ◽  
Personal Style ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
Depth Study

We describe the experiences and responses of a group of graduate students as they first encountered an in-depth study of qualitative research methods. Four themes emerged as having important contributions: the nature of previous research experiences, personal style and learning preferences, epistemological and philosophical commitments, and assessment of professional viability.

scholarly journals The Construction of “Discomfort Psychological”: An Exploration of Italians Teachers' Reports

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Iudici ◽  
Matteo Fabbri
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Secondary School Teachers ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Set Up

Although there are several studies on youth problems in school, there are few studies on how teachers report psychological discomfort of the students and on what criteria does their procedure. Considering that schools increasingly make such reports to social or neuropsychiatry services, we wanted to find out whether it is flawless (bias, etc.) and how it can affect a student's career. This research presents an investigation on how the practice of signaling "psychological discomfort" at school is set up. Objects of the survey are the procedures used by the teachers to submit the psychological problems. The research subjects were Secondary School teachers. In this research, we used qualitative research methods. We specifically chose to use a semi-structured interview. The data analysis was conducted in line with the analysis of the conventional content. From an analysis of the responses, it is possible to highlight that there is no generally agreed description of psychological discomfort, that the criteria for identifying distress are different and that the way in which they follow the reporting procedure varies very much from teacher to teacher. Finally, we discuss the implications of individualized reports both for the school course of the student and for the requirements of the teachers.

scholarly journals A different type of lighting research – A qualitative methodology

2016 ◽  
Vol 49 (8) ◽  
pp. 933-942 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Research Methodology ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Qualitative Research Methods ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Post Occupancy Evaluation ◽  
High Level

As lighting researchers we can learn from our colleagues in the humanities who have progressed qualitative research methods to a high level of rigour. We should consider using qualitative research methods more. Such methods allow exploration of complex issues involving human views and behaviour, and help researchers address difficult to answer questions that otherwise go unanswered. Good quality qualitative research can provide rich explanations of what went on in a given situation. Validity and reliability are considered differently with this type of research methodology. This paper attempts to identify when qualitative research is appropriate, what questions it can answer in lighting research, how it is done, list the features and provide a simple brief example of a post occupancy evaluation case study. It is argued that qualitative research can be used with quantitative research; before quantitative research to inform it or afterwards to explain it; but it can also be extremely informative in itself and act as a catalyst for change to readers who can see the outcomes in a context that applies to them.

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