The Development and Facilitation of Online Qualitative Research Courses
Location
DeSantis Room 1047
Format Type
Plenary
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
15-1-2020 3:30 PM
End Date
15-1-2020 3:50 PM
Abstract
Teaching qualitative research online can be daunting to many faculty members used to teaching in face to face settings. Understanding how to convey concepts that are foundational in qualitative designs while also assessing what students learn need to be conceptualized differently for an online learning environment. This presentation will consider using both online and blended formats for training and mentoring graduate students in qualitative approaches. Consideration will be given to the capabilities of the online platform used as well as the importance of defining the educational competencies to be achieved in the learning experience will be considered. Hallmarks of qualitative inquiry, like creativity and openness to discovery while bracketing preconceptions, are important allies for developing research courses online.
Keywords
facilitating, mentoring, research, online format
The Development and Facilitation of Online Qualitative Research Courses
DeSantis Room 1047
Teaching qualitative research online can be daunting to many faculty members used to teaching in face to face settings. Understanding how to convey concepts that are foundational in qualitative designs while also assessing what students learn need to be conceptualized differently for an online learning environment. This presentation will consider using both online and blended formats for training and mentoring graduate students in qualitative approaches. Consideration will be given to the capabilities of the online platform used as well as the importance of defining the educational competencies to be achieved in the learning experience will be considered. Hallmarks of qualitative inquiry, like creativity and openness to discovery while bracketing preconceptions, are important allies for developing research courses online.
Comments
Louis F. Kavar, Ph.D., is a core faculty member in the Harold Able School of Psychology at Capella University. Having facilitated online courses in research for nearly twenty years, he has written competency-based curriculum and mentored faculty members teaching qualitative courses.
Diana Riviera, Ph.D., is among the faculty both NOVA Southeastern Univesity and Capella University. She is an educator, researcher, and member of the Editorial Board for The Qualitative Report. She teaches research in both on-line and face-to-face settings.