Undergraduate public health students and perceptions of qualitative research: A trajectory of understanding from airy fairy to a valuable tool
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01/07/2015
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Many undergraduate public health students enter introductory qualitative research units with limited or negative perceptions of qualitative research, potentially compromising learning outcomes. Unit teaching, structure and assessment provide opportunities for students to develop positive perceptions of qualitative research. Through a mixed-methods study of undergraduate public health students enrolled in a qualitative research unit, we establish students’ perceptions of qualitative research at the commencement and conclusion of the unit, and determine the critical teaching and learning events which contributed to positive changes in students’ perceptions. This study demonstrates that the structuring of an introductory qualitative research unit around varied opportunities for experiential learning provides a positive introductory learning experience and enables undergraduate public health students to recognise the real-world uses and value of qualitative research. |
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James Nicholas Publishers, Pty. Ltd. |
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http://eprints.qut.edu.au/86038/1/McCosker%20Sendall%202015%20Undergraduate%20public%20health%20students%20and%20perceptions%20of%20qualitative%20research%20LT.pdf http://www.jamesnicholaspublishers.com.au/lt/ McCosker, Laura K. & Sendall, Marguerite C. (2015) Undergraduate public health students and perceptions of qualitative research: A trajectory of understanding from airy fairy to a valuable tool. Learning and Teaching. (In Press) |
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Copyright 2015 James Nicholas Publishers, Pty. Ltd. |
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Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Public Health & Social Work |
Palavras-Chave | #higher education #public health #qualitative #teaching and learning #undergraduate |
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Journal Article |