QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS TRAINING WORKSHOP Qualitative Research Methods
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS TRAINING Held every May & AugustROLLINS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH - EMORY UNIVERSITYTO REGISTER http://tinyurl.com/rsph-qrWorkshop AimsWHAT PARTICIPANTS SAYQualitative research is becoming morewidely used in public health. Thisonline workshop is held every May andAugust. It provides participants withan understanding of the principles andskills needed for conducting andevaluating qualitative research.This workshop is suitable for thoseinvolved in research or researchmanagement. It is valuable for anyonedirectly involved in designing orconducting qualitative research orthose who train research staff,evaluate research contracts or manageresearch. No previous knowledge ofqualitative research is needed. Typicalparticipants include public healthprofessionals, university researchers,graduate students, researchcontractors, government agencies andnon-government organizations.Workshop modules follow theinstructor’s best-selling textbook“Qualitative Research Methods” (2020).This online workshop will providethe skills to address commonconcerns in conducting andevaluating qualitative research,such as:“Through the use of classroom teachingand helpful practical activities, the onceconfusing world of qualitative researchhas become accessible”Public Health PractitionerIssue Date How do I design a qualitative study? When do I use mixed-methods? What is an appropriate sample size? How do I train a qualitative field team? How do I gain depth in my interviews?“This workshop greatly improved myknowledge of qualitative research andhelped me to appreciate the relevanceto quantitative methods”Researcher in Statistics What can I do to develop rapport? How do I know I have quality data? How do I respond to journal reviewers? How can I evaluate a qualitative study?“It was incredibly useful, with anexcellent coverage of theoretical andpractical issues from facilitators whohave really been “doing it”Non-Government Organization Staff
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS TRAINING WORKSHOP2WorkshopModulesWorkshop modules are designed toprovide participants with the skills todesign, conduct and evaluate qualitativeresearch. Each module balancestheoretical principles and practical tasks.The following topics are covered: Theory & Concepts inQualitative ResearchQualitative Study DesignMixed Method DesignsParticipant RecruitmentData Collection Methodso In-Depth Interviewso Focus Group Discussionso Participant Observation Training Field Teams Assessing Quality Writing Qualitative MethodsThis workshop does not include dataanalysis. We provide a separate onlineworkshop on Qualitative Data Analysis.Participants will leave the workshopwith skills to design a qualitativestudy, identify recruitment strategies,develop research instruments andcollect quality data.Participants will also learn the principlesthat guide qualitative research, how toeffectively evaluate qualitative researchproposals, projects and publications.“This workshop provides a solid theoreticalbase behind qualitative methods.”IN PARTICIPANTS’ WORDS“The workshop is well balancedbetween theories and practicalactivities. It provides a deepbackground in qualitative research.It’s been a unique experience”“I have a lot of experience inqualitative research, but learningthe concepts and theory wasextremely useful.”Workshop InstructorMonique Hennink, PhD, is anMonique Hennink hasconducted workshops onqualitative research worldwide.Associate Professor in the HubertDepartment of Global Health, RollinsSchool of Public Health at EmoryUniversity USA. She has extensive globalexperience in the design, conduct,mentation, analysis and publication ofqualitative research; which sheincorporates into her teaching ofqualitative methods. She teachesgraduate-level courses on qualitativeresearch at Emory University; and hasconducted many short trainingworkshops in both developed anddeveloping countries. Her expertise inconducting research in culturally diverse,resource-poor settings also provideslearners with exposure on how tobalance methodological rigor withfieldwork realities. She is author of fivetextbooks on qualitative research:International Focus Group Discussions(2007); Qualitative Research Methods(2011, 2015, 2020) and Focus GroupDiscussions (2014).“I enjoyed hearing from the instructorwho is a very practiced qualitativeresearcher, and to work with differentstudents from different departments”Workshop Participant, USA
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS TRAINING WORKSHOP3Interactive Teaching FormatParticipatory Learning“The teaching / learning methodswere the most valuable – theykept me engaged the entiretime.”WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT, UK.“The teaching method wasparticipatory; the activitiessupport the presentations. Theywere the most interesting andimpressive part and made meappreciate the difficulties I amlikely to face in the field.”WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT,GHANA“The teaching style really helpedmy learning. I loved all theactivities and role-plays, theyhelped to hone in on conceptsand that really made them stick.”WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT,KENYA“The content and teachingmethods were immenselyhelpful. The instructor’s use ofdiagrams to explain abstractconcepts was very helpful – thiswill definitely inform mydissertation research. She alsotaught at a great pace.”WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT,USA.This workshop balances lecturebased learning with a range ofinteractive learning activities.Instructional lectures provideimportant principles andconcepts, together with examplesof applied field studies.Participatory sessions provideopportunities for skilldevelopment by applyingconcepts learnt in guidedactivities. A range of interactiveformats are used throughout theworkshop, including: Skills-Based Activities Small Group Discussion Self-Quizzes Video MaterialTo promote effective interactivelearning and small group activitiesthe number of workshopparticipants is limited.Workshop modules follow theinstructor’s most recent textbook“Qualitative Research Methods” (2020).CertificateParticipants who attend all workshopsessions will receive an electronicCertificate of Participation.
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS TRAINING WORKSHOPWorkshop FormatOnline FormatThis is an online workshop withsynchronous and asynchronouscomponents.Asynchronous material is provided onthe Canvas platform. This includesvideos, lectures, readings, exercises andsupplementary resources. Participantsare expected to review the relevantasynchronous material before joiningthe synchronous sessions each day.Synchronous sessions will be conductedin real time via Zoom each day from1pm-4pm US Eastern Standard Time(EST). These sessions include allinteractive components, such as skillbuilding activities, discussions, andgroup activities. Participants need toensure their internet bandwidth issuitable for synchronous learning viaZoom.Instructions for accessing the course siteon Canvas will be provided uponregistration.Workshop RegistrationWorkshop FeeThe workshop fees are listed on theQUAL-WORKS webpage. A reducedstudent registration fee is available witha valid student ID.RegistrationTo register for this workshop visit:http://tinyurl.com/rsph-qr . Earlyregistration is encouraged, as places arelimited. The deadline for registration is 1week prior to the workshop start date oruntil laces are filled4
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS TRAINING WORKSHOP5Further InformationStay in TouchJoin our list serve to hear about upcomingworkshops on qualitative research. Justemail qualworks@emory.edu with “JOINQUALITATIVE LISTSERVE” in the subjectline.About Registration & Logisticsqualworks@emory.edu404-727-3152About Scientific ContentDr. Monique ramtion
"Qualitative Research Methods" (2020). Certificate Participants who attend all workshop sessions will receive an electronic Certificate of Participation. Interactive Teaching Format "The teaching / learning methods were the most valuable - they kept me engaged the entire time." WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT, UK. "The teaching method was
ter on qualitative research methods (Morrow & Smith, 2000), a comprehensive introduction to qualitative research methods that drew from the larger body of qualitative methodological literature, particularly in education. Given the diversity and comprehensiveness of the qualitative writings in education and the location of many counseling
qualitative data. (Note that pure qualitative research will follow all of the paradigm characteristics of qualitative research shown in the right column of Table 2.1.) Mixed research – research that involves the mixing of quantitative and qualitative methods or paradigm characteristics. The mixing of
1. Explain what qualitative methods can add to program evaluation and identify situations/reasons when qualitative methods may be appropriate. 2. Identify different types of qualitative evaluation data collection and analysis and list steps involved in doing them. 3. Apply best-practices for qualitative methods in relation to program evaluation.
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The relationship between qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research. The importance of the research question in an analysis. The need for methodological rigour in qualitative research. 1.1 Qualitative, Quantitative – A Few Clarifications What do the terms ‘qualitative data’ and ‘quantitative data’ mean? While the
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