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PD24-10: Designing Conceptual Frameworks for Qualitative Research Studies

Sat, April 13, 12:30 to 4:30pm, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Floor: Level 100, Room 108B

Session Type: Professional Development Course

Abstract

The conceptual framework is the investigative architecture for a qualitative research study that includes three components: the theoretical, methodological, and epistemological. This four-hour mini-course provides an overview of qualitative research design with the conceptual framework as its template.

Participants will explore the development of a hypothetical study about identity (e.g., teacher identity, student identity, gender identity, intersectional identity, and so on), using a three-part template to compose their theoretical (literature review), methodological (genre of qualitative research and research questions), and epistemological (data generation and analysis) premises. The conceptual framework is then plotted as a visual diagram with an accompanying narrative to illustrate initial entrée into the study.

Participants will explore these course activities and objectives:

1. explain the purpose of a conceptual framework for qualitative research design
2. define and differentiate between the terms: theoretical, methodological, and epistemological
3. explore how the topic of identity can initiate a qualitative research study
4. draw a conceptual framework model and compose an accompanying narrative for a qualitative research study on identity
5. discuss how the course’s principles can transfer to future independent research projects.

The workshop is targeted to graduate students and novices to qualitative research. Qualitative research instructors may also find utility with the workshop to experience new pedagogical methods with their students. No pre-course assignments or special materials are needed for this course. A hard copy workbook will be provided for handwritten analytic exercises. Participants may wish (but are not required) to bring a personal laptop for selected activities.

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