When Qualitative Research is Taught Virtually: Drawing on Experiential Design to Build Deeper Knowledge of Qualitative Approaches
Location
1052
Format Type
Event
Format Type
Workshop
Start Date
January 2019
End Date
January 2019
Abstract
Seventy-five percent (75%) of the more than 300 students in the School of Education’s EdD Program at Drexel University attend virtually. Working collaboratively, the faculty have redesigned the qualitative research course sequence to draw on experiential components, incorporating group work to build a deeper knowledge of qualitative approaches. These experiential components include a pilot study project supported by small group learning activities in observation and coding.
Fully integrating a community of practice focus (Wenger, 2006) into this learning endeavor allows our students positioned all over the globe to gain a deep understanding of qualitative research. In this workshop, members of the Drexel faculty who both designed and deliver the course will review the course syllabus, lead the experiential activities used for observation and coding, share insights on learning outcomes, and discuss the questions we continue to identify. Participants will work in break-out groups on activities and have the opportunity to share information on their current qualitative research course designs.
Keywords
Qualitative research, virtual learning, experiential pedagogy
When Qualitative Research is Taught Virtually: Drawing on Experiential Design to Build Deeper Knowledge of Qualitative Approaches
1052
Seventy-five percent (75%) of the more than 300 students in the School of Education’s EdD Program at Drexel University attend virtually. Working collaboratively, the faculty have redesigned the qualitative research course sequence to draw on experiential components, incorporating group work to build a deeper knowledge of qualitative approaches. These experiential components include a pilot study project supported by small group learning activities in observation and coding.
Fully integrating a community of practice focus (Wenger, 2006) into this learning endeavor allows our students positioned all over the globe to gain a deep understanding of qualitative research. In this workshop, members of the Drexel faculty who both designed and deliver the course will review the course syllabus, lead the experiential activities used for observation and coding, share insights on learning outcomes, and discuss the questions we continue to identify. Participants will work in break-out groups on activities and have the opportunity to share information on their current qualitative research course designs.
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