Research with Children and Young People
Date:
16/06/2023
Organised by:
Social Research Association
Presenter:
Berni Graham
Level:
Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge)
Contact:
Lindsay Adams
T: 0204 551 3864
E: lindsay.adams@the-sra.org.uk (preferred method of contact)
Map:
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Venue:
National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Society Building
8 All Saints Street
London
Description:
This course explores a range of issues in conducting research with children and young people, both in person and remotely..
Introduction/Overview
Capturing the views and experiences of children and young people directly, rather than by proxy (through parents or professionals), is increasingly recognised as essential for research, evaluation and policy development. Drawing on the tutors’ extensive experience and expertise in this field, this long-running, and highly interactive, training which provides an opportunity for participants to explore the ethical, methodological and practical considerations of doing research and evaluation with children and young people, both face-to-face and remotely, and consider how to apply this learning to their own work.
Course objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will:
- Understand the policy, theoretical underpinnings and advantages of conducting primary research with children and young people
- Understand the key ethical and methodological considerations
- Be able to apply this learning to their own work and plan ethically and methodologically sound projects with children and young people
- Be more aware of, and equipped to meet, common challenges
Topics
- Common enablers and challenges likely to be encountered
- Additional ethical considerations when conducting research or evaluation with children and young people and applying these in real world situations
- Developing appropriate methods and tools, including creative, remote and participative* methods
Who will benefit?
This course is designed for people with prior practical research/ evaluation experience, although not necessarily with children and young people, and who expect to manage and/or directly work on research or evaluation projects with children and young people.
Course tutor
Berni Graham is an independent researcher, Evaluator and trainer, bringing 20 years’ experience of research and evaluation with children, young people and families, and typically exploring issues such as poverty, disability, the care system, school exclusions and child sexual abuse and exploitation. She is currently evaluating a Mencap Cymru project, which aims to raise awareness of the importance of relationships and friendships for people with learning disabilities, and recently evaluated an innovative early intervention programme to minimise behaviour that challenges among children with severe learning disabilities.
www. grahamresearch.co.uk
Cost:
£270.00 SRA members pay £202.50
Website and registration:
Region:
Greater London
Keywords:
Evaluation Research, Research with children Research with Young people
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