Learning by Doing: Engaging learners of Qualitative Research
Location
DeSantis Room 1052
Format Type
Plenary
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
16-1-2020 1:15 PM
End Date
16-1-2020 1:35 PM
Abstract
Teaching qualitative research can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor. We watch our students grapple with deep questions about what research is, what they believe, and how design a study that matches what they want. This can also be stressful for new scholars as they grapple with 1) their own epistemological stances, which may run counter to what is being taught, 2) understanding the nuances of how to design a study, and 3) making decisions on their own that they can trust are “right.” Developing scholars often wonder with what methods to use, how they will know if what they are doing is right, when enough data is enough, and other such questions. In this session, we will explore activities that engage learners in application and evaluation exercises from developing research question to learning the nuances of data analysis that help them through some of these processes in the safety of a supportive class setting where they can make mistakes, learn, and grow. We will then delve into how participants can integrate ideas into their own teaching.
Keywords
teaching research
Learning by Doing: Engaging learners of Qualitative Research
DeSantis Room 1052
Teaching qualitative research can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor. We watch our students grapple with deep questions about what research is, what they believe, and how design a study that matches what they want. This can also be stressful for new scholars as they grapple with 1) their own epistemological stances, which may run counter to what is being taught, 2) understanding the nuances of how to design a study, and 3) making decisions on their own that they can trust are “right.” Developing scholars often wonder with what methods to use, how they will know if what they are doing is right, when enough data is enough, and other such questions. In this session, we will explore activities that engage learners in application and evaluation exercises from developing research question to learning the nuances of data analysis that help them through some of these processes in the safety of a supportive class setting where they can make mistakes, learn, and grow. We will then delve into how participants can integrate ideas into their own teaching.