Qualitative Methods in Education Research
EDST 267
Fall 2022
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01
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This course serves as an introduction to qualitative research methods in education and related disciplines. Through readings, lectures, and class discussions, students will develop an understanding of the purposes, philosophical assumptions, applications, and limitations of qualitative research for education-related inquiries. We will explore approaches to qualitative research, such as case study, ethnography, discourse analysis, and youth-led/participatory action research (YPAR/PAR). We will discuss what it means to conduct ethical research, how our backgrounds influence our observations of the world and what we learn from others, and how, if at all, qualitative research can inform education policy and practice. Students will have opportunities to practice qualitative research skills and become critical consumers of qualitative research.
This course fulfills the Category 3 requirement of the Education Studies Major and/or Minor. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS EDST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (EDST-MN)(EDST) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
SAMPLE READINGS
Lareau, A. (2021). Listening to people: A practical guide to interviewing, participant observation, data analysis, and writing it all up. University of Chicago Press.
Students, in small groups, will select one book from a list of suggested readings (TBD) for the qualitative research Book Club
Research articles and chapters available through the course website
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Examinations and Assignments:
Reading responses
Qualitative research Book Club and presentation
Interview study project |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course counts towards the Category 3 requirement of the Education Studies Major and Minor. |
| Instructor(s): Butler,Alisha Times: .M.W... 10:50AM-12:10PM; Location: OLIN204; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 27 | | SR major: 5 | JR major: 5 | | |
| Seats Available: 9 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 5 | FR: 5 |
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