Exploring a Research Methodology Group Framework for Nurturing Research Methods and Designs: An Action Research
Location
1047
Format Type
Event
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
January 2019
End Date
January 2019
Abstract
This presentation will describe a Research Methodology Group that has been established at a university to enhance the research method knowledges and skills of the students and faculty members. Experiential learning and scholarly leadership served as theoretical framework of the group. Scholarly leadership is held as a transformative relationship among scholars and practitioners to advance the community of scholarship. Experiential learning bridges theory and practice cultivating a community of practice. The group created a dynamic community of scholar practitioners who share and apply their research method knowledge. Furthermore, the presentation will provide the results of a practical action research that was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the group and explore a) issues related to implementing established research designs, b) use and influence of alternative research designs and c) effective practices for teaching and learning research methods and designs. The group methodologists provided design guidelines, resources, and webinars to nurture the researchers’ skills. Survey, interviews, and reflective papers were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data and addressed the three research concerns. The presentation will be useful for the research methodologists, researchers, and instructors who are interested in enhancing knowledge of research methods and designs.
Keywords
Research method and design teaching and learning, Action research, community of practice, scholar practitioners
Exploring a Research Methodology Group Framework for Nurturing Research Methods and Designs: An Action Research
1047
This presentation will describe a Research Methodology Group that has been established at a university to enhance the research method knowledges and skills of the students and faculty members. Experiential learning and scholarly leadership served as theoretical framework of the group. Scholarly leadership is held as a transformative relationship among scholars and practitioners to advance the community of scholarship. Experiential learning bridges theory and practice cultivating a community of practice. The group created a dynamic community of scholar practitioners who share and apply their research method knowledge. Furthermore, the presentation will provide the results of a practical action research that was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the group and explore a) issues related to implementing established research designs, b) use and influence of alternative research designs and c) effective practices for teaching and learning research methods and designs. The group methodologists provided design guidelines, resources, and webinars to nurture the researchers’ skills. Survey, interviews, and reflective papers were used to collect quantitative and qualitative data and addressed the three research concerns. The presentation will be useful for the research methodologists, researchers, and instructors who are interested in enhancing knowledge of research methods and designs.
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