EDUC 7020NA - Qualitative Approaches to Research
Ngee Ann Academy - Quadmester 2 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 7020NA Course Qualitative Approaches to Research Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Quadmester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Ngee Ann Academy Units 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Prerequisites EDUC 7054NA Restrictions M Ed students only - Singapore Assessment Essay 40%, Seminar paper 60% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Julie Matthews
Dr Julie Matthews
School of Education
The University of Adelaide
Level 8, Room 8.15
Nexus 10 Building, 10 Pulteney St
Adelaide, 5005 SA
Ph: +61 8 8313 1561
Email: julie.matthews@adelaide.edu.auCourse 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, including issues of of validity and reliablity.
4) A critical understanding of the benefits and challenges of qualitative research.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1, 2 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
Bogdan, R. & Bilken, S. (2003) Qualitative Research For Education, An Introduction to Theories and Methods. Boston/Sydney: Allyn & Bacon.
Burns, R. (2000) Introduction to Research Methods. Melbourne: Longman.
Bryman, A. (2012) Social Research Methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Cohen, L., Manion, L. and Morrison, K. (2011) Research Methods in Education. London: Routledge.
Clifford, J. and Marcus, G. (1987) Writing Culture. Berkeley, University of California Press.
Burke Johnson, R. and Christensen, L. (2011) Educational Research. Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Approaches. Boston: Pearson.
Burton, D. (Ed.) Research training For Social Scientists. London: Sage.
Cohen, L., Manion, L. and Morrison, K., (2011) Research Methods in Education. London: Routledge.
Creswell, J. W., (2008) Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method approaches. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Crotty, M., (1998) The Foundations of Social Research: Meaning and Perspective in the Research Process. London: SAGE Publications.
Denzin N. & Lincoln Y. (Eds.) (2012) Handbook of Qualitative Research. London: Sage Publication Inc.
Glesne, C., (2010) Becoming Qualitative Researchers: An Introduction. Boston: Pearson.
Grbich, C. (2007) Qualitative Data Analysis. London: sage.
Hammersley, M (1997) Reading Ethnographic Research. London: Longman.
Hammersley, M and Atkinson, P. (2009) Ethnography: Principles and Practice. London: Routledge.
Kvale, S. And Brinkmann, S. (2009) Interviews: Learning the craft of qualitative research interviewing. London: Sage.
May, T. (2011) Social Research: Issues, Methods and Processes. Milton Keynes: Open University Press.
Patton, M, (2002) Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
Payne, G and Payne, J. (2004) Key Concepts in Social Research. London: Sage.
Rose, G. (2012) Visual Methodologies. London: Sage.
Shank, G., (2005) Qualitative Research: A Personal Skills Approach. Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall: Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Strauss, A. and Corbin, J. (1998) Basics of Qualitative Research. London: Sage.
Weinberg, D. (ed) (2002) Qualitative Research Methods. Oxford: Blackwell.
In addition there are various journals dedicated to qualitative research, which can be accessed via the university website. Most notably these include:
Ethnography http://eth.sagepub.com/
Qualitative Research http://qrj.sagepub.com/
Qualitative Inquiry http://qix.sagepub.com/ -
Learning & Teaching Activities
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Seminar Paper [outcomes 1,3] : 3,000 words, worth 60% of the total marks.
The seminar paper will be based on an in-class presentation of one qualitative method or methodology.
The paper will examine the strengths and weakness of the method or methodology in relation to a educational research problem or issue.
Essay [outcomes 2,4]: 2,000 words, worth 40% of the total marks.
The essay will discuss the role of theory in qualitative research.Assessment Detail
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Submission
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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.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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