Quick start guide to: Teaching advanced research methods

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Kaisa Puustinen

Sarah Lewthwaite and Mel Nind from the NCRM research strand on the pedagogy of methodological learning have created a 'Quick start guide to: Teaching advanced research methods' which is now available online.

Teaching advanced research methods presents a number of distinct pedagogic challenges - from diverse learner groups and the practicalities of handling data, to the challenge of structuring and sequencing course content within an intensive period. This guide is the result of NCRM research involving interviewing and observing teachers, learners and strategic developers of advanced competence in social science research methods. The guidance is based on evidence and collective wisdom pertaining to methods teaching specifically and it is intended to stimulate the development of good practice.

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