Being a reflexive researcher

Being a reflexive researcher

Facilitator: Dr Joan Walton RDF Indicator: A3, B1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  / Continuous Professional Development (Research) Programme Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques / ISJ    Delivery: Online via Teams    Session Overview:   This presentation begins by differentiating between reflection and reflexivity, and encouraging the participant to think about how naturally they experience reflection. The relevance of reflexivity to different research paradigms is discussed, followed by an explanation of reflexivity as a dialectic process. Five variants of reflexivity will be identified. This session will be divided into 3 sections. In the first third, Joan will provide a brief introduction, followed by a pre-recorded narrated PowerPoint (20 mins). When the PowerPoint is finished, participants will be divided into breakout rooms, to discuss the presentation, based on questions included on the last slide. Then, everyone will return to the main Teams meeting, with groups having the opportunity to feed back on their discussions, and to ask any questions that have been raised. Learning Outcomes:   Understanding of reflection and...
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Action Research: A Participatory Approach to Social Justice

Action Research: A Participatory Approach to Social Justice

Facilitator: Dr Joan Walton  RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 / Staff Continuous Professional Development Programme 2021/22 Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques / Institute for Social Justice (ISJ)   Delivery: Online via Teams   Session Overview: This session will include an exploration of social justice as a verb, not just as a noun.   There are many theoretical debates about what social justice actually means – what it would look like to live in a socially just world.  This is an important debate;  but more importantly is the question as to what action can we take to improve social justice?  The claim here is that there is no one ‘once and for all’ answer to this question; but that we need to take responsibility, individually and collaboratively, for working out what that means for each of us.  Action research is an approach to research that allows us to plan, implement and evaluate action.  In this session, there will be the opportunity to learn about and to discuss first, second and...
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Research with Vulnerable Groups

Research with Vulnerable Groups

Facilitator: Professor Divine Charura RDF Indicator: C1, C2 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22  / Continuous Professional Development Programme (Research) Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques / ISJ    Delivery: Online via Teams    Session Overview:   In this session we will explore methodological considerations, addressing the role of the researcher, data representation, and the ethical considerations necessary when conducting research with vulnerable groups. I will give examples from my own research and share some of the challenges and insights form my experience of conducting research within vulnerable group populations. Learning Outcomes:  Be able to identify some theoretical perspectives on the benefits and challenges ages of conducting research with vulnerable groups. Explore their understanding of relevant research methodologies, techniques and their appropriate application within their own research areas. You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-with-vulnerable-groups-tickets-190985872887 MS Teams link: Join Teams Meeting   ...
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Action modes of research

Action modes of research

Facilitator: Professor Jeff Gold RDF Indicator: A1 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 Theme: Research Skills: Methodologies, Tools and Techniques   Session Overview: The session will consider various approaches to use of action modes of research. Action modes provide an alternative approach to research with the specific purpose to improve action against difficult and complex issues. As such they are relevant to bridging the research practice divide while retaining rigour.  Learning Outcomes:  Understand the various methodologies of action modes of research Appreciate the use of action modes of research Critically consider the role of action modes of research for theorising   You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/action-modes-of-research-with-professor-jeff-gold-tickets-190904990967...
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Futures and Foresight

Futures and Foresight

Facilitator: Professor Jeff Gold RDF Indicator: D3 Programme: PGR Research Skills Programme 2021-22 / Staff Continuous Professional Development (Research) Programme  Theme: Research Skills: methodologies, Tools and Techniques / Core Research Skills   Session Overview: Futures and Foresight is the interdisciplinary study and practice to consider predictable, probable, possible and creative approaches to the long term. The talk will show how futures and foresight works including findings from various projects. It will also consider the need for futures and foresight for undergraduates and postgraduate learning. Learning Outcomes:  Understanding the meaning of futures and foresight Appreciate the links of futures and foresight to strategy Appraise the results of futures and foresight projects You can book your place on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/x/futures-and-foresight-with-professor-jeff-gold-tickets-190674752317...
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