Introduction to Qualitative Interviewing
Date:
29/07/2014
Organised by:
University of the West of England
Presenter:
Nikki Hayfield (UWE), Gareth Terry (Open University), Imgard Tischner (UWE)
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
For booking inquiries: HAS.studydays@uwe.ac.uk
For inquiries about course content and suitability: Nikki2.Hayfield@uwe.ac.uk
Map:
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Venue:
University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol
Description:
Course Leader(s): Nikki Hayfield (UWE), Gareth Terry (Open University), Imgard Tischner (UWE)
Aims
This workshop aims to introduce participants to interviewing as a data collection tool for qualitative research and equip them with practical skills in designing and conducting interviews. Participants will be introduced to a generic approach to qualitative interviewing (interviewing as a ‘professional conversation’), which can be adapted according to the requirements of specific approaches to qualitative interviewing (such as narrative interviewing and active interviewing). The workshop will cover all the basics of qualitative interviewing in psychology and the social sciences, including when and why to use interviews, what makes a good interview and interviewer, designing interview schedules, asking appropriate questions, and getting people to talk. It will provide participants with a number of opportunities for conducting practice interviews and for reflecting on their interview technique. The workshop aims to ‘get beyond’ a textbook approach to teaching and learning about interviewing and will emphasise the ‘messy’ reality of interviewing in qualitative research. Throughout the workshop we will emphasise the active role of the researcher in, and the importance of a reflexive approach to, interview research.
The Participants
The workshop will be equally appropriate to individuals undertaking postgraduate study and experienced researchers new to qualitative interviewing. The workshop will also be useful for individuals working in a variety of settings who wish to develop and improve their interviewing techniques. The programme is aimed at participants with little or no knowledge or experience of qualitative interviewing.
The Course Leaders
Nikki Hayfield, Gareth Terry and Irmgard Tischner are practised qualitative interviewers, having worked on a number of different projects involving interviews, and are experienced in teaching and supervising qualitative interviewing, and supporting students in developing their interviewing skills.
Teaching and Learning Methods
The workshop will include some short lecture content, but most of the day is focused on practical activities and small group work, with lots of opportunities to seek the advice of the facilitators.
Please note that there will be two parallel groups for this workshop
Cost:
Early bird fee £150 (ends 31 May 2014), late fee £175
Website and registration:
http://courses.uwe.ac.uk/Z51000033/2013
Region:
South West
Keywords:
Qualitative Interviewing
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