Abstract
Our research methods unit forms part of the post-graduate diploma in health professions education. This unit introduces medical professionals from positivist backgrounds to social science approaches to medical education research. Medical education research projects are often context dependent, and it is rare for qualitative approaches in education research to be effectively investigated following a rigorous and pre-determined set of rules. Embracing social science methods requires students to explore interpretive and constructionist methodologies that are less familiar to them. We sought a more immersive approach to help our students get a ‘feel’ for data collection methods.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 639-640 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Medical Education |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 14 Feb 2024 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 May 2024 |
Keywords
- Creative methods
- Qualitative research
- Medical education
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