EDUC 156

Introduction to Qualitative Research in Education for Social Transformation

Description: Lecture, two hours; discussion, two hours. Requisite: course 35. Qualitative researchers who focus on education and social transformation often examine social roots of educational inequalities and injustices, and organization of teaching and learning across diverse settings in order to understand educational possibilities. Introduction to epistemological, theoretical, ethical, and political foundations of conducting qualitative research in education. Students become familiar with breadth and scope of qualitative research. Theoretically-grounded, practical orientation that teaches students how qualitative researchers work individually and in teams to design studies that may ultimately support movement toward educational and social change. Assignments guide students through iterative research design process, which includes conducting needs assessment using qualitative data collection tools, making sense of pilot data, and negotiating research plans with stakeholders. Letter grading.

Units: 5.0
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