Enhancing the Experience: A Multiple Case Study of Students' Experiences Using Arts-Based Techniques in Learning Qualitative Research

Author(s)

Sheryl L. Chatfield, University of South Alabama
Robin Cooper, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow
Elizabeth Holden, Nova Southeastern University
Kelly Macias, Nova Southeastern UniversityFollow

ORCID ID

0000-0002-4635-1450, 0000-0001-6370-621X

Publication Title

The Qualitative Report

ISSN

1052-0147

Publication Date

10-13-2014

Abstract

This paper represents the third in a series of reports published in TQR in which authors explore students’ experiences learning to conduct qualitative research. Prior researchers have suggested that emotional and experiential elements of the learning experience are key for students learning to conduct qualitative research; the use of arts-based approaches may help address these priorities. We gave students in a conflict analysis and resolution degree program opportunities to conduct qualitative research using either an arts-based or traditional approach to analysis. We identified several ways that arts enhanced the learning experience for students, and discuss considerations for instructors or others who would like to incorporate an arts-based element into research instruction.

Volume

19

Issue

41

First Page

1

Last Page

13

NSUWorks Citation

Chatfield, S. L., Cooper, R., Holden, E., & Macias, K. (2014). Enhancing the Experience: A Multiple Case Study of Students' Experiences Using Arts-Based Techniques in Learning Qualitative Research. The Qualitative Report, 19 (41), 1-13. Retrieved from https://nsuworks.nova.edu/shss_facarticles/329