Summary: The Course provides an overview of
the methodological
innovations and development in
doing research, both qualitative and
quantitative, with children in the
fields of social sciences.Applied Research with Children and Adolescents: Methods and
Challenges
9 ? 20 August (two week course / 35 hrs)
Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis and
Collection
University of Essex, UK
http://www.essex.ac.uk/methods/main.htm
Course code: 3M
Course Content: The Course provides an overview of the
methodological
innovations and development in doing research, both qualitative
and
quantitative, with children in the fields of social sciences. The
course
introduces the main theories and approaches in doing research
with
children, using different frameworks and techniques. It explores
topics
such as children is participation, the responsibilities of
researchers, and
ethics. Focusing in particular on action-oriented research, the
course will
also address the use of research with children in evaluating
projects in
developing countries.
Course Objectives: The course aims to enable participants to
undertake
empirical research with children. It seeks to encourage
participants to
develop methodological strategies for the collection and analysis
of data
on children and with children. This entails using several data-
strategies,
and knowing the ethical considerations in undertaking research
with
children.
Course Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in qualitative and
quantitative
research methods and design. An interest in the topic and some
practical
research experience, or an acquaintance with applied research,
would be
helpful
http://www.essex.ac.uk/methods/Courses%202004/3M04.htm
Owner: Essex Summer School in Social Science Data Analysis and Collectionpdf: www.essex.ac.uk/methods/Analysis%2004.pdf