Qualitative Research in Education

Graduate

This course examines the traditions and paradigms of interpretive research in educational contexts. Practical, ethical, and theoretical issues are shared through class readings, discussion, and practical application. Opportunities are provided for students to learn and practice a variety of interpretive research methods and strategies. Students actively engage in analyzing data from a variety of interpretive perspectives. The intended outcome of the course is to provide students with skills and understandings in a wide range of interpretive research approaches that can be put into practice in classrooms and other research settings. Prerequisite(s): EDUC 5513.