scholarly journals Grounded Theory: A Practical Overview of the Glaserian School

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Carlos Biaggi ◽  
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Journal Article ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
The World

In many parts of the world, qualitative research is still new. This can be evidenced in the limited number of qualitative research theses, dissertations, and journal article publications in Asian higher education institutions and journals. In fact, many institutions hardly offer qualitative research courses in their graduate programs. However, qualitative research is steadily growing. More and more people in many different fields are embracing it. Looking at the historical foundation of qualitative research, it is important to recognize the first publication of a qualitative research design by Glaser and Strauss (1967) half a century ago. This book is generally accepted as the pioneering work in the field of qualitative research. This manuscript presents an overview of what the classical grounded theory by these two pillars of qualitative research is all about and examples of how to implement it effectively in carrying out a research study. This manuscript is intended to provide a practical understanding of grounded theory for novice qualitative researchers and a refresher for experienced ones.

Faculty Perspective Regarding Challenges in Implementing Quality Assurance in Zimbabwean Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
pp. 372-385
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Dumbu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Narrative Research ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Research Paradigm ◽  
The World ◽  
International Boundaries

The study focuses on challenges in implementing quality assurance in HEI in Zimbabwe. Quality assurance has been regarded as the linchpin in HEI delivery. Intensive competition from both local and international boundaries are threatening the survival of HEI if they are not taking cognizance of the importance of quality assurance. The world is becoming increasingly global, hence stakeholders' preferences and tastes are also changing, demanding more and more quality education. The demand for quality assurance is increasing with the dispensation of higher education in the world. The study was premised in the qualitative research paradigm where narrative research design was adopted. Results indicated that numerous challenges surround the implementation of quality assurance in HEI. Therefore, the study recommended a raft of measures to curb those challenges.

scholarly journals Does the Nature of Interactions with Higher Education Institutions Influence the Innovative Capabilities of Creative Firms? The Case of a South-Western Norwegian County

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-79
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Calignano ◽  
Kari Jøsendal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Knowledge Base ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Innovation Dynamics ◽  
Innovative Capabilities

Abstract Our study contributes to a limited body of literature and aims to examine the type and frequency of linkages between creative industries and higher education institutions (HEIs). The objective of our study is to investigate the extent to which various types of linkages contribute to enhanced innovative capabilities in creative industries. Based on a qualitative research design and a case study carried out in a peripheral south-western Norwegian county, our empirical analysis shows that HEIs are generally not very relevant partners and that other actors are mainly involved in innovation dynamics. As clarified and discussed in the paper, this finding largely depends on some specific characteristics of HEIs, the form of knowledge primarily employed by creative firms (symbolic knowledge base), and the cultural divergence between the two spheres.

scholarly journals An Analytical Study on The Effective Approaches to Facilitate Higher Education Cooperate with Industry: Based on Faculty Members Perspective

TEM Journal ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 1721-1731
Author(s):  
Andik Asmara ◽  
Ming-Chang Wu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Economic System ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Research Collaboration ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Crucial Component ◽  
The World ◽  
The Government

The government in the world through constitution and ministry establish a law to develop and strengthen the economic system; one of the laws regard education and industrialization. The part of education types which is close with industries are vocational schools and universities. Each university is encouraged to enhance collaboration with industry through a lot of effort. However, the crucial component to actuate collaboration in education viewpoint is the provision of the proponent facilities. Qualitative research was conducted through interviews to collect the data, and grounded theory was used to analyze the data. The six months internship, research collaboration on-job training establishes facilitators i.e. a person who facilitates cooperation effectively.

scholarly journals Academic-industry partnership framework of Mariano Marcos State University

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 1306
Author(s):  
Robert A. Salvador ◽  
Cherrypn B. Barbacena ◽  
Francisco D. Esponilla II
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
State University ◽  
Theory Analysis ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
The University

Higher education is a window for people to gain knowledge and skills. People who step out in higher academic learning are expected to be equipped with competencies needed in the different job sites. Therefore, the responsibility of every institution to seek alternatives to further enhance academic opportunities. The main objective of this study was to develop an academic-industry partnership (AIP) framework for the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU). A qualitative research design was utilized in exploring the partnership engagement of the different colleges of the university. Interviews inquiring about participants' lived experiences were purposively selected for a grounded-theory analysis following the thematic coding process. The coding was further subjected to a triangulation for purposes of validating the data from various sources. The study revealed that the AIP is focused on the areas of instruction, research and production, and research and extension. This leads to the creation of the AIP framework which can contribute to the development of AIP policy of the MMSU and other higher education institutions.

scholarly journals The Effect of the Covid‑19 Pandemic on Students and the Living and Learning Spaces at a South African University

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-106
Author(s):  
Blessing Kanyumba ◽  
Nondumiso Shabangu
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
South Africa ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
South African ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Qualitative Research Design

In March 2020, the South African President Mr Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national lockdown due to the rising cases of the Covid‑19 pandemic. As a result, some of the higher education institutions closed under lockdown level 5 and strategies had to be developed to adapt to the “new norm”. Consequently, students and the living and learning spaces in South Africa were affected, necessitating therefore that transformation in all spheres takes place. This study, through a qualitative research design, investigated the effect of Covid‑19 on students and the living and learning spaces at a selected university in South Africa. Fifteen students and ten Residence Advisors (RAs) were telephonically interviewed. The results revealed that the living and learning spaces had been significantly transformed by the Covid‑19 pandemic. The operations of these spaces had been compelled to change in order to comply with the Covid‑19 regulations, such that student learning was shifted from face-to-face to online learning. This meant more time spent indoors, stricter measures now in place and the RA roles having been broadened to ensure that they also monitor compliance. The study also noted that even after the pandemic, things will still take time to get back to normal. This article concludes that Covid‑19 has had a huge effect on the living and learning spaces as well as students at the selected university and that both students and staff should play their roles effectively to ensure that everyone remains safe.

scholarly journals Examining the Potential of Combining the Methods of Grounded Theory and Narrative Inquiry: A Comparative Analysis

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shalini Lal ◽  
Melinda Suto ◽  
Michael Ungar
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Narrative Inquiry ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Combination Of Methods ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies ◽  
Combining Methods ◽  
The Ideal

Increasingly, qualitative researchers are combining methods, processes, and principles from two or more methodologies over the course of a research study. Critics charge that researchers adopting combined approaches place too little attention on the historical, epistemological, and theoretical aspects of the research design. Rather than discounting eclecticism in qualitative research, we prefer to place it on a continuum of integration whereby at the ideal end of the spectrum, the researcher demonstrates thorough knowledge of the approaches being drawn from and a thoughtful consideration of the rationale for combining methods. However, there is limited reflection in the literature on the combination of methods from specific methodological approaches. To address this gap we examine the extent to which the methods from two distinct qualitative methodologies, grounded theory and narrative inquiry might complement each other within a qualitative study using a framework that encompasses 10 key methodological features of research design.

scholarly journals Design And Production of A Visual Document Depicting The Chronological Develoment of The Asante Kingdom

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Okyere Kwesi Barnabas
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Metal Surface ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Ancient Egyptian ◽  
The World ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Transformational Development

<p><em>The Asante kingdom is one of the famous and surviving kingdoms in sub-Saharan Africa. The kingdom came on the world stage in the late 16<sup>th</sup> century and gradually expanded its territorial boundaries through wars to cover almost the present day Ghana and some portion of Togo and Cote d’Ivoire.  Much is known about ancient Egyptian society than most other ancient cultures because of their hieroglyphics (picture writing). Even though the history of the Asante kingdom has been preserved in oratory and in written documents, an alternative method can also be made to safeguard its rich historical facts just like that of the Ancient Egyptian society. This research looks into the ancient methodology of preserving historical facts to design and produce a mural that would serve as an alternative to available sources in gathering historical facts about the Asante kingdom. Qualitative research design approach was used and the descriptive and studio based research methodologies were employed. The history of the Asante kingdom was explored from the 16<sup>th</sup> to the 21<sup>st</sup> century to encode the salient facts about their transformational development into a mural of symbols and pictorial imagery, using sketching and Repoussage technique. It was found that symbols and imagery can be used to present facts of the history and also intricate visuals can be Repoussage unto a large metal surface using 0.8mm copper thickness upon a suitable working support.</em></p>

scholarly journals Search for Employability Skills: Employers, Novice Workers and HEC Approved Curriculum of BS Economics: A Qualitative Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 195-204
Author(s):  
Muhammad Akhtar ◽  
Najam-ul- Kashif
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Employability Skills ◽  
Academic Needs ◽  
Job Market ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Interpretive Design

Universities are imprving their policies and curriculum to meet the changing needs of job market.  At the same time the employers look complaining about the skills and the characteristics a graduate comes with for employment. Considering this, underlying research investigates the glimpses of development of employability skills in curriculum of discipline of economics implemented in higher education institutions of province of Punjab. For the purpose of fulfillment of  the aim of study, this research adopted the qualitative research design. The proposed study has explored, by content analysis, role of higher education institutions, and curriculum of economics to address  development of employability skills in graduates in universities. By using qualitative interpretive design, sub themes were sorted out followed by broader themes. Broader themes  emerged from sub themes. The study explored that regarding development of  most of the skills, the curriculum of economics had suitable content . Moreover curriculum has enough content to meet educational needs of students with diversity. A few needs of students regarding employability skills remained unfulfilled. The study recommended for teachers to have increased understanding of students needs to practice good  pedagogy and revise curriculum  to fulfill their academic needs as well as to increase the employability skills  by universities in Pakistan.

scholarly journals Addressing the Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Qualitative Research in the Philippines

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Current State ◽  
The World ◽  
The Way

There is no doubt that the need for qualitative research has increased and has been felt all around the world. Once feared, detested, or even not much valued by some, qualitative research has now become the rare bird many people are trying to catch. Unfortunately, as more and more people and institutions try to embrace qualitative research, maybe more damage is being done in the process because of the lack of solid understanding of qualitative research. To pave a strong way to excellence in qualitative research conduct and dissemination, it is important to have an idea of the current state of qualitative research. This paper is based on content analysis of the input from 197 higher education professors, administrators, researchers, graduate and doctoral students from 40 higher education institutions in the Philippines. It is based on 10 most commonly asked questions about qualitative research. These questions are grouped into three major themes: the fundamentals, the methodology, and the trustworthiness of qualitative research. Understanding these commonly asked questions can help us pave better the way to quality capability training in qualitative research.

scholarly journals What Makes Hotel Expatriates Remain in Their Overseas Assignments: A Grounded Theory Study

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoe Ho
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Personality Characteristics ◽  
Data Collection Methods ◽  
Grounded Theory Study ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Collection Methods

In this study the researcher uses a qualitative research design to discover what makes hotel expatriates remain in their overseas assignments. In-depth interviews, participant observations, and personal documents are used as data collection methods. Four hotel expatriates are recruited as participants of the study. The collected interview transcripts and fieldnotes are further analyzed through the use of grounded theory. Five selective codes found as the dominant themes in this study are hotel expatriates’ : (a) personality characteristics, (b) motivations to work overseas, (c) challenges derived from overseas assignments, (d) competencies, and (e) roles/identities in overseas assignments. These five main themes are further analyzed and concluded with a coherent theory that explains why hotel expatriates remain in their assignments.

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