Title: Teaching qualitative methodology for educational research : cultivating communities of deep learning practice
Abstract:In this paper I argue for a deep, situated environment for students of qualitative research in education (QRE). I briefly sketch the characteristics of typical courses that are textbook-based, and whi...In this paper I argue for a deep, situated environment for students of qualitative research in education (QRE). I briefly sketch the characteristics of typical courses that are textbook-based, and which include only some practical exercises and classroom simulations as opportunities for by doing. I argue that these may lead to a of methodology that suits pen and paper assessment on content and not to an understanding of QRE that will assist students to become novice researchers themselves via a deep learning path that engenders a disposition of inquiry. The paper claims that knowledge of qualitative methodology is essentially integrated, with conceptual, procedural, conditional and reflective knowledge linked by the experiential process of research-in-action and therefore as situated
cognition. This means that has to be integrated as well, with experiential opportunities as essential pedagogical events. The difficulties of designing and implementing courses with a strong experiential base are then highlighted by means of a number of questions pertaining to student and also to educational and research ethics. I subsequently present a view of the research methodology course as educational space for both a community of learners and a community of practice, in which optimal research practice is obtained by authentic
research experience and of principles, methods, techniques and philosophies concomitantly. The paper concludes with the challenge to supervisors to continue this pattern established in the coursework by spending time with students on discussion and exploration of methodological issues while they are conducting their dissertation research.Read More
Publication Year: 2002
Publication Date: 2002-06-01
Language: en
Type: article
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