Community-Based Qualitative Research: Approaches for Education and the Social Sciences - Couverture souple

Johnson, Laura Ruth

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1483351688 ISBN 13 : 9781483351681

Editeur : SAGE Publications, Inc, 2016

Synopsis

Community-Based Qualitative Research: Approaches for Education and the Social Sciences by Laura Ruth Johnson is a practical text that integrates theoretical perspectives with guidelines for designing and implementing community-based qualitative research projects. Coverage of participatory research designs and approaches is complemented by chapters on specific aspects of this research process, such as developing relationships and sharing findings to strengthen programs. Included are useful handouts and templates for applying to the reader’s own projects, and end-of-chapter questions for self-reflection and class discussion. Readers will find the book’s engaging case studies, interdisciplinary real-life examples, and insights from project participants as a helpful foundation for future work in the field.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Laura Ruth Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment in the College of Education at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL. She teaches classes in qualitative research methods, including courses in ethnographic research, interview methods, and community-based and participatory action research. Her research focuses on civic engagement and community involvement among Latino and African American youth, with a focus on young mothers. In her research, she collaborates with staff and students at an alternative high school in Chicago’s Humboldt Park community to help strengthen services and develop initiatives that focus on youth activism and intergenerational mentorship for young parents. Her teaching and research also focus on the creation of community-university partnerships and the engagement of graduate students in community-based research projects.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

This book provides an introduction to community-based ethnography and other applied approaches to conducting qualitative research. It offers both a background in related theory and research, as well as hands-on activities and step-by-step guidelines.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1483351688
• ISBN 13: 9781483351681
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 187
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible