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PED-3051: Qualitative methods in educational research Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
The course is compusory for students enrolled in the Master of Education program and the Master of Special Education program. The objectives are to provide knowledge about the fundamental principles of qualitative methods and their application in educational research, to prepare students for work in their Master-project and how the study of methods contributes to the understanding of knowledge positions and knowledge production. | Contents
The course will give a general introduction to qualitative methods with emphasis on the relationship between choice of method and fundamental perspectives on knowledge and knowledge production. A broad range of qualitative methods will be introduces; various types of observation, the qualitative interview and conversations, the analysis of texts and documents and the combination of various methods. Access to information, categoreis, interpretation and analysis, and ethical considerations will be discussed and related to every phase of the research processs in the study of children, youth and adults. | Form of teaching
Lectures and seminars are organised in two blocks. During the first block of teaching, students are given home assignments, which will be discussed during the second block. | Exam and assessment
1 essay (ca. 10 pages).
The essay is a home-assignment on a topic that is discussed and approved by the teacher. It is graded on a scale from A-E=pass, F=fail. The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Janne Gãrtner | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Course overlap
PED-3052 -1 10 sp |
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