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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA

COURSE OUTLINE

Kulliyyah Education

Programme Foundations of Education

Course Code EDF 6801

Course Title Qualitative Research Methods

Status Specialization

Level Med

Credit Hours 3 Hrs

Contact Hours 3 hours/week

Prerequisites Nil

Co-requisites Nil

Teaching

MethodologyLecture and Group Discussion

Method of

Evaluation

Article Review

Presentation

Presentation of Qualitative Research

Proposal

Research Proposal

Total

20%

20%

20%

40%

100%

Semester offered Semester I1 2010/2011

Instructor Nik Suryani Nik Abd Rahman

Institute of Education,

International Islamic University MalaysiaLevel 3, INSTED Building

Tel.: 6196-5377

Fax.: 6196-4851

E-mail: [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]

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Course Description

This course is a general introduction to the philosophy and methods of qualitative research. The

aim of this course is to develop an understanding of the idea of qualitative research as a whole

and the various ways in which such research is done. The differences between qualitative andquantitative research methodologies will also be highlighted. Some basic tools for doing

qualitative study such as participant observations and interviews, and data analysis will bediscussed.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course students should be able to:

(a) Understand the qualitative approach of doing research

(b) Learn some skills and techniques involved in conducting qualitative research

(c) Review a qualitative research article critically.

(d) Develop a research proposal format suitable for thesis.

Course Content

Week Topics Task

1

13th July

Introduction and Course Briefing

The Qualitative Vs. Quantitative Debate

Prepare Topic for Research Proposal

Bogdan & Biklen, 2003, ch. 1, p. 7-

32

220th July

The Research Problem

Sampling in Qualitative research

Handouts

327th July

Philosophical Foundations and CurrentTheoretical Perspectives

Bogdan & Biklen, 2003, Chap.2

Bogdan & Biklen, 2003, Chap 3

4

3rd Aug

Common Methodologies of Qualitative ResearchApproaches, Design and Method of data Collection

Literature review

The research Proposal

Conduct Literature Review for the

topic selected

5

10th AugGrounded Theory

Sherman & Webb (1988) Chaps 2-3

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617th Aug Philosophical- Historical Research Methods

Student Presentation

Sherman & Webb (1988) Chaps 2

7

24th Aug

The Case Study and Ethnographic Methods

Students Presentation

8

7th SeptDocumentary Research Method

Students Presentation

Denzin &Lincoln, Chapter 22,

"Interviewing,"

Patton, 1990; ch. 7

9

21st Sept

Action researchStudent Presentation

Research techniques:

In-Depth Interviews

Interview

Principles of Interviewing

Designing Interview Schedules


Patton, 1990; ch. 7

10

28th Sept

Research techniques (continued):

Participant and Non-Participant Observation

Observation Designing Observation Schedules

Conducting Observation


LeCompte & Goetz, 1982 chapter 6Bogdan & Biklen, 1992, ch. 5

11

5th Oct

Data Analysis Strategies

Pilot Study


Silverman (2000) Ch 15

Silverman (2001) Ch 8

12

12th Oct

Validity, Reliability, and Triangulation

Issues in Qualitative Research Ethical Issues and

the Role of Researchers


Bogdan & Biklen, 1992, ch. 6

13

19th Oct

Presentation of the Research Proposal -

14 Presentation of the Research Proposal -

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26th Oct

Beginning of Revision Period All papers DUE

Required Reading(s)

1

2

Bogdan R. C. and Biklen, S. K. (2003). Qualitative research for education: An introductionto theory and methods. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Denzin, N.K. and Lincoln, Y.S. (1994).Handbook of qualitative research. Thousand Oaks,CA: Sage Publications

3

4

5

Nik Suryani Nik Abd Rahman (2007). A practical Guide to Interviewing in QualitativeResearch

Sherman, R.R and Webb, R.B. (1988). Qualitative Research in Education. London: Falmer

Press.

Silverman, D (2000). Doing Qualitative Research. London, Thousand Oaks and New Delhi:Sage Publications

Recommended Reading (s)

1

2

Creswell, J.W. (1998). Qualitative inquiry and research design:Choosing among five traditions. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Glaser, B. G., and Strauss, A. L. (1967). The Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies forQualitative Research.New York: Aldine de Gruyter.

3 Goetz, J.P. and LeCompte, M. (1984).Ethnography and qualitative design in educationalresearch. Orlando: Academic Pr.

4

5

6

7

LeCompte, M.D. and Goetz, J. P. (1982).Problems of reliability and validity in

ethnographic research. Review of Educational Research, 52, 31-60.

Maxwell, J. A. (1996). Qualitative research design. An interactive approach. Beverly Hills,CA: Sage.

Merriam, S. B. (1998). Qualitative research and case study applications. Jossey-Bass.

Patton, M. Q. (1990). Qualitative evaluation and research methods. Newbury Park, CA:

Sage.

Silverman, D (2001). Interpreting Qualitative Data. London, Thousand Oaks and NewDelhi: Sage Publications

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8. Wolcott, H. (1994). Transforming qualitative data: Description, analysis andinterpretation.

Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

9 Yin, R. K. (1984). Case study research: Design and methods. Beverly Hills, CA: Sage.

A) The Research Proposal

Suggested length: 10-15 pages.

This proposal should be based on a problem you might be interested in studying. It should

include a short introduction summarizing the area of concern with a brief review of literature,

research context/theoretical framework, research questions, significance, research methodscovering sample, data collection and analysis, and validity issues. A pilot study is strongly

encouraged to be conducted.

B) In class Presentation

Each student finds a qualitative research article as assigned by the instructor. Review the

article, and present it to class concentrating on the research design/method/analysis used by

the author.

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