KPC 5220-0

Brief

Qualitative Inquiry (QI) is a course designed to provide an overview of the nature, characteristics, philosophical assumptions, goals, content, procedures, and approaches of qualitative research. This course will review the steps in conducting qualitative research, including identification of the phenomenon to be studied, identification of the participants and fields in the study, generation of hypotheses, data collection, data analysis, desc<x>riptions/interpretations and conclusions.

Description

Course keywords: qualitative research, qualitative inquiry Course title: Qualitative Research Methods (Qualitative Inquiry) Course Number: 11220KPC 522000 Semester: Spring/2024 Institute: Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling Instructor: Yii-Nii Lin, Ph.D. in counseling and human development Office: Room N524, Teaching Building Time and Place: 13:20-16:10 p.m. Thursdays Phone: (03) 5742451 (office) E-mail: ynlin@mx.nthu.edu.tw Office hours: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Mondays and by appointment Course Purpose: Qualitative Inquiry (QI) is a course designed to provide an overview of the nature, characteristics, philosophical assumptions, goals, content, procedures, and approaches of qualitative research. This course will review the steps in conducting qualitative research, including identification of the phenomenon to be studied, identification of the participants and fields in the study, generation of hypotheses, data collection, data analysis, descriptions/interpretations and conclusions. Major approaches (narrative research, grounded theory, action research, phenomenology research, ethnography research, case study) of qualitative research will be introduced. Course objectives: This is an introductory course and so will cover a broad range of material. With this in mind, the objectives are to provide students with: 1. Understanding the nature and definition of QI. 2. Understanding the common characteristics in various types of QI. 3. Understanding the philosophical assumptions underlying QI. 3. Understanding the goal, content, traits, styles, and procedures of six QI approaches. 4. Understanding the strengths and limitations of six QI approaches. 5. Completing a proposal by using one approach of QI. Accommodations: I would like to hear from who has a disability, which may require some modification of seating, testing, or other requirements so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Please see me after class or in my office hours. Student Grievances: Procedures for filling student complaints are explained in University Policy. Plagiarism and Cheating: The collegiate policy on plagiarism and cheating is outlined in the University policy. It is your responsibilities to be aware of this policy. Respect for Diversity: It is the intent of the instructor to present material and activities that are respectful of diversity: gender, sexuality, disability, age, socio-economic status, ethnicity, race, and culture. Textbooks: Required:質性研究方法與論文寫作(三版)(2022)。作者: 鈕文英。雙葉書廊。 Recommended: (1)質性研究方法套書(2019)。作者：Clive Seale, David Silverman。譯者： 韋伯文化編輯部。出版社：韋伯。(2) 社會及行為科學研究法 (2015)。主編: 瞿海源等。東華出 版。 Course Format: The first half of the class will consist of didactic presentation and group discussion. The second half of the class will be practice- and activity- oriented. In summary, the course will combine the use of lectures, discussion, and experiential activities. Course Requirements: 1. Actively participate in class discussion, activities, and demonstrations. 2. Read the selected assignments in their entirety, coming to class prepared to discuss the readings as outlined on the schedule. 3. Complete a review paper (at least reviewing one article, no more than 3 pages), a project (proposal), an individual presentation, a leading discussion, and an interview/a reflection journal. 4. You can select one approach of QI for the project (proposal). 5. You can practice an interview (at least 20 mins) to collect data and write a reflection journal (no more than 2 pages). *Your review paper, reflection journal, and project should be submitted to elearn on time and be formatted in 12 font, double-space, and one-inch margin. 6. Your project (no more than 15 pages) should employ one approach of QI. Criteria of grading include that (1) significance of the topic, (2) matching between the study purpose and the nature of QI approach, (3) quality of literature review, (4) details and accuracy of the method, and (5) quality of writing. 6. No mobile phones in classes. No AI assistance in terms of papers and other requirements. Grading: Attendance and participation 15 Review Paper (at least one article review) 15 Interview (practice and a reflection journal) 15 Project 30 Individual Presentation 15 Leading discussion (small group) 10 Total 100 points Schedule Topics Reading 1st 2/22 Orientation and introduction None 2nd 2/29 Introduction and Design of QI Ch 1, 2, 3 3rd 3/7 Ethics Ch 4 4th 3/14 Data Collection Ch 5, 6 5th 3/21 Data Analysis Ch 7, 8 6th 3/28 Case Study Ch 15 8th 4/4 no class 9th 4/11 Psychobiography handouts 10th 4/18 Ethnography Ch 16, 18 11th 4/25 Phenomenology Approach Ch 12, 13 12th 5/2 Grounded Theory Ch 14 13th 5/9 Narrative Inquiry Ch 11 14th 5/16 Writing QR Ch 20, 21, 22 15th 5/23 Presentation 16th 5/30 Presentation

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Scores

Average GPA 4.08

Std. Deviation 0.25

Remarks

此為16週課程。加退選期間欲加選者請透過加簽系統辦理。

Restrictions

限心諮系碩士班博士班

Compulsory

Elective

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