Thinking With Theory in Qualitative Research

Session Submission Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

This 4-hour course will explore how qualitative researchers “think with theory” to develop theoretically informed methodological frameworks and design, conduct, analyze, and write the results of qualitative studies. Instructors will explore the application of six conceptual frameworks widely used in educational research. Participants will then apply them to current/future projects and receive feedback from instructors and peers. The primary goals of this course are to demonstrate the integration of theory into methodology and discuss how theory enables researchers to respond to ethical dilemmas, data complications, and other problematics associated with conducting qualitative research. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their research, writing, and grant proposals. Laptops are not necessary but may be useful for notes, writing exercises, and workgroups.

Sub Unit

• Professional Development and Training Committee

Directors

• Sara M. Childers, The University of Alabama

• Mirka E. Koro-Ljungberg, University of Florida

• Lisa A. Mazzei, University of Oregon

Instructors

• Alecia Youngblood Jackson, Appalachian State University

• Jerry L. Rosiek, University of Oregon

• Jeong-Eun Rhee, Long Island University - C.W. Post Campus

• Sharon S. Subreenduth, Bowling Green State University