Action Research
Date:
30/07/2014
Organised by:
University of Ulster
Presenter:
Dr Donna Brown (University of Ulster)
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Dr Gillian Shorter gw.shorter@ulster.ac.uk
Description:
Action research refers to a wide range of research approaches with the potential to generate new knowledge and understanding grounded in daily practice.
Working with participants, its general goal is to create a simple, practical, repeatable process (diagnosing, planning, actioning and evaluating) that leads to improved, more equitable and sustainable ways of working. During this one day workshop you will be offered the opportunity to:
• Learn what action research encompasses
• Identify ways to encourage participants to engage in this form of research
• Explore how data can be generated and analysed
• Consider reflection and reflexive.
Elements of this workshop will require active participation and consider creative ways of generating data.
At the end of this workshop participants should:
• Describe the broad principles of action research
• Discuss ways to engage with the Action Research approach
• Identify ways in which data is generated and analysed.
Background reading
McNiff, J. & Whitehead, A. J. 2012. All you need to know about Action Research. 2nd Ed. London: Sage Publications Ltd. ISBN-13: 978-0857025821
Brown, D. & McCormack, B. (2011). Developing the practice context to enable more effective pain management with older people: an action research approach. Implementation Science, 6(9), 1-14.
Further information
This is a one day course - there are no formal entry requirements, but some knowledge of qualitative research would be an advantage. If you have any queries about this course, please contact the course leader Dr Shorter at gw.shorter@ulster.ac.uk
Location: Magee Campus, University of Ulster
Cost:
£120 per day; Reduced to £60 per day for postgraduates, unwaged, or those who work for Charitable organisations (on proof of status). If you book 4 or more days from the list http://science.ulster.ac.uk/bamfordcentre/summer-school/index.php contact flexed@ulster.ac.uk before you book to arrange an extra day training at no additional cost.
Website and registration:
http://store.ulster.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=5&deptid=15&catid=4&prodid=25
Region:
Northern Ireland
Keywords:
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis, Qualitative Approaches (other), Action research
Related publications and presentations:
Qualitative Data Handling and Data Analysis
Qualitative Approaches (other)