EDUC 7020 - Qualitative Approaches to Research
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 7020 Course Qualitative Approaches to Research Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 36 hours per semester Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge EDUC 7065 Assessment Essay ? short answer response to questions, Individual oral presentation, Qualitative literature review Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Steven Stolz
Dr Steven Stolz
Senior Lecturer
School of Education
Faculty of Arts
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide
Adelaide, South 最新糖心Vlog, 5005
AUSTRALIA
P: +61 8 8313 6038
E: steven.stolz@adelaide.edu.au
Course Timetable
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will have:
1) Knowledge and understanding of qualitative approaches to research.
2) An understanding of the relationship between qualitative research, methodology, methods, and theory.
3) An understanding of qualitative research processes.
4) A critical understanding of the benefits and challenges of qualitative research.最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3, 4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Bogden, R. C., & Biklen, S. K. (2017). Qualitative Research for Education: An Introduction to Theories and Methods (5th edn.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Creswell, J. W., & Guetterman, T. C. (2019). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research (6th edn.). New York, NY: Pearson.
Creswell, J. W., & Poth, C. N. (2018). Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches (4th edn.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
Hammersley, M. (2013). What is Qualitative Research? London: Bloomsbury Academic.
Hennink, M., Hutter, I., & Bailey, A. (2020). Qualitative Research Methods (2nd edn.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
Holley, K., & Harris, M. (2019). The Qualitative Dissertation in Education: A Guide for Integrating Research and Practice. New York, NY & London, UK: Routledge.
Kridel, C. (Ed.). (1998). Writing Educational Biography: Explorations in Qualitative Research. New York, NY & London, UK: Garland Publishing.
Ling Pan, M. (2016). Preparing Literature Reviews: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (5th edn.). New York, NY & London, UK: Routledge.
Luttrell, W. (Ed.). (2010). Qualitative Educational Research: Readings in Reflexive Methodology and Transformative Practice. New York, NY & London, UK: Routledge.
Mason, J. (2018). Qualitative Researching (3rd edn.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
O’Reilly, M., & Kiyimba, N. (2015). Advanced Qualitative Research: A Guide to Using Theory. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
Pring, R. (2015). Philosophy of Educational Research (3rd edn). London, UK: Bloomsbury.
Quay, J., Bleazby, J., Stolz, S., Toscano, M., & Webster, S. (Eds.). (2018). Theory and Philosophy in Education Research: Methodological Dialogues. New York, NY & London, UK: Routledge.
Ravitch, S. M., & Mittenfelner Carl, N. (2021). Qualitative Research: Bridging the conceptual, Theoretical, & Methodological (2nd edn.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
Swaminathan, R., & Mulvihill, T. (2017). Critical Approaches to Questions in Qualitative Research. New York, NY & London, UK: Routledge.Recommended Resources
Atkin, L., & Wallace, S. (2012). Qualitative Research in Education. London: Sage.
Atkinson, P., & Hammersley, M. (2007). Ethnography: Principles in Practice (3rd ed.). London and New York: Taylor & Francis e-Library.
Berg, B. L., & Lune, H. (2012). Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences (8th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Bogdan, R. C., & Biklen, S. K. (2007). Qualitative Research for Education: An Introduction to Theories and Methods (5th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Brinkmann, S., & Kvale, S. (2015). InterViews : Learning the Craft of Qualitative Research Interviewing. Los Angeles: Sage Publications.
Bryman, A. (2016). Social Research Methods (5th ed.). Oxford: Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press.
Cohen, L., Manion, L., & Morrison, K. (2011). Research Methods in Education (7th ed.). Oxon and New York: Routledge.
Corbin, J. M., & Strauss, A. L. (2015). Basics of Qualitative Research: Techniques and Procedures for Developing Grounded Theory (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage.
Creswell, J. W. (2012). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research (4th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Denzin, N. K., & Lincoln, Y. S. (Eds.). (2011). The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research (4th ed.). Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications.
Elliott, A. (2014). Contemporary Social Theory: An Introduction (2nd ed.). Oxon and New York: Routledge.
Flick, U. (Ed.). (2014). The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Data Analysis. London: Sage Publications.
Glesne, C. (2016). Becoming Qualitative Researchers: An Introduction (6th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Grbich, C. (2013). Qualitative Data Analysis: An Introduction (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publications.
Hammersley, M. (2013). What is Qualitative Research? London and New York: Bloomsburry.
Hollis, M. (1994). The Philosophy of Social Science: An Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge 最新糖心Vlog Press.
Inglis, D., & Thorpe, C. (2012). An Invitation to Social Theory. Malden: Polity Press.
Liamputtong, P. (2013). Qualitative Research Methods (4th ed.). South Melbourne: Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press.
May, T. (2011). Social Research: Issues, Methods and Process (4th ed.). Maidenhead: Open 最新糖心Vlog Press.
O'Donoghue, T. (2006). Planning Your Qualitative Research Project: An Introduction to Interpretivist Research in Education. Oxon and New York: Taylor & Francis e-Library.
Patton, M. Q. (2002). Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications.
Payne, G., & Payne, J. (2004). Key Concepts in Social Research. London: Sage Publications.
Punch, K. F. (2009). Introduction to Research Methods in Education. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications.
Rose, G. (2012). Visual Methodologies: An Introduction to the Interpretation of Visual Materials. London: Sage Publications.
Seidman, I. (2006). Interviewing as Qualitative Research: A Guide for Researchers in Education and the Social Sciences (3rd ed.). New York: Teachers College Press.
Walter, M. (Ed.). (2013). Social Research Methods (3rd ed.). South Melbourne: Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press.Online Learning
Beyond the list of references provided, useful resources about qualitative research are available in academic journals. There are various journals dedicated to qualitative research. Most journal articles are available directly via the university library search engine: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/
Most notably these journals include:
Ethnography
Qualitative Research
Qualitative Inquiry -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
There is a weekly two-hour seminar and students are expected to attend all sessions.
The course is constructed as a graduate-level seminar program. Students are expected to make a substantial contribution to class discussion, and everyone is expected to prepare for class by undertaking appropriate preliminary readings and other activities.
Students are strongly encouraged to utilise the collaborative facilities available through MyUni to assist each other to explore this important and interesting subject.
The collaborative and communication skills developed through regular and active participation in discussions are essential skills in educational research and professional practice.Learning Activities Summary
The course involves lectures, small group activities, discussions and student presentations.
Topics covered address:
1. The foundations of qualitative research
2. The nature and status of knowledge in qualitative research
3. Schools of thought in qualitative research
4. Critical theory and qualitative research
5. Qualitative methods and methodology
6. Qualitative interviews
7 Observation
8 Document analysis
9 Ethnography and ethics in qualitative research
10 Data analysis, interpretation, and presentation
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Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Assessment task #1 (AT#1):
Essay – short answer response to questions
(word guide range: approx. 1,500-1,800 words)
Assessment task #2, part A (AT#2A):
Individual oral presentation
(Time limit: approximately 5-8 minutes depending on the time available)
Assessment task #2, part B (AT#2B):
Qualitative literature review
(word guide range: approx. 2,500-2,800 words)Assessment Detail
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Submission
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Assignment Submission dates will be made available via MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
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