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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 1443-9883
- DOI
- 10.3316/QRJ0702063
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
In this article, two experienced QR instructors argue that reflective attention to the tools and materials used by researchers and instructors can help to enhance student learning. Identifying three sorts of things in QR those on which research is conducted texts, images, etc. the technologies used by the researcher, from software to notebooks and the objects of the culture under study the authors discuss three examples of their use of things in the context of QR. A detailed case discussion based on the authors experience with flip chart paper, NVivo software and Tinkertoy concept maps reveals some of the benefits of attention to things. Based on their analysis, the authors conclude that there are four ways in which a focus on things can support learning and teaching by scaffolding student understanding, by providing transparency in the learning and research process, by representing and supporting multiple views and perspectives, and by promoting reflexivity and reflection.
Journal
Qualitative Research Journal – Emerald Publishing
Published: Aug 3, 2007