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Publication Date: 2021
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Learning-by-Doing: Teaching Qualitative Methods in DC
Duncan, Natasha; Brown, Nadia
Journal of Political Science Education, v17 suppl 1 p341-351 2021
Learning-by-doing presents an opportunity for political science departments to instruct undergraduate students in social science research methods. Conducting these trainings as short-term, high impact programs have the potential to make research and research methods accessible and appealing to students. Building these opportunities around major political events transforms these opportunities for learning further still, such as heightening student interest in research methods. Rooted in these considerations, we designed and implemented the Qualitative Methods and the 2017 Presidential Inauguration Research Program. The program was a condensed qualitative research methods training experience that incorporated field work, conducted in spring 2017. This article offers lessons for innovating on undergraduate methods training though experiential learning.
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Political Science, Undergraduate Students, Research Training, Social Science Research, Research Methodology, Qualitative Research, Student Research, Field Experience Programs, College Programs, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: District of Columbia
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