INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION
Examines qualitative research methods for educational research - specifically, the role of theory, how to develop a research question, how to design a study, interviewing, conducting observations, doing initial data analysis, and presenting an original qualitative research project. Complete a series of "stepping stone" assignments (practica) and peer feedback activities designed to scaffold the research experience in an organized, supportive, informed, and meaningful way.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Sophomore standing Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Breadth - Social Science Level - Intermediate L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand how ontology and epistemology shape research design and methods Audience: Undergraduate 2. Develop research questions appropriate to qualitative research Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop a conceptual framework Audience: Undergraduate 4. Design and initiate a qualitative research project Audience: Undergraduate 5. Practice research, including observations and interviews Audience: Undergraduate 6. Give informed feedback on qualitative research projects Audience: Undergraduate 7. Analyze qualitative data Audience: Undergraduate 8. Exercise their academic skills in oral presentations and writing Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Understand how ontology and epistemology shape research design and methods Audience: Undergraduate 2. Develop research questions appropriate to qualitative research Audience: Undergraduate 3. Develop a conceptual framework Audience: Undergraduate 4. Design and initiate a qualitative research project Audience: Undergraduate 5. Practice research, including observations and interviews Audience: Undergraduate 6. Give informed feedback on qualitative research projects Audience: Undergraduate 7. Analyze qualitative data Audience: Undergraduate 8. Exercise their academic skills in oral presentations and writing Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027