Qualitative Research Methods in Practice
EDU S510F
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Description
What does the process of conducting qualitative research look like? How can qualitative research tools and approaches be incorporated into everyday practice? How does one craft research questions, collect and analyze data, and make appropriate claims about findings? This introductory module is designed for those who are interested in incorporating qualitative research techniques or dispositions into their work as practitioners, as well as for students considering future careers in research. It does not assume prior experience or familiarity with qualitative research methods. The module follows a workshop-style format and involves working in small groups.
No prerequisites.
Class Notes
Class will meet every other week starting on September 3rd. Instructional days are as follows: 9/3, 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/3.
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
(1) Gain a sense of some qualitative research methods, including tools and approaches that can be incorporated into everyday professional practice.(2) Begin to develop an understanding of the overall process of conducting a qualitative research study, including the iterative nature of doing qualitative research.(3) Start to develop specific qualitative research skills related to crafting research questions, collecting and analyzing data, and making appropriate claims about findings.(4) Consider some of the ethical, epistemological, and relational issues that thoughtful researchers take into account when doing their work - including how, if at all, to incorporate AI - and develop their own capacity for reflexivity.
