A Pedagogical Approach to Action Research. (March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gullion, Jessica Smartt; Ellis, Erin Graybill
• Is Part Of: Journal of applied social science. Volume 8:Number 1(2014:Mar.)
• Page Start: 61
• Page End: 72
• Publication Date: 2014-03
• Subjects: teaching -- qualitative methods -- action research -- pedagogy; Applied sociology -- Periodicals; Clinical sociology -- Periodicals; Social service -- United States -- Periodicals; 360
• DOI: 10.1177/1936724413476417
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1936-7244

Abstract

Perhaps the best training for students to apply sociology is through hands-on community work. In this article, we write about the experience of a graduate-level qualitative research methods course in taking on an action research project over the course of a semester. We provide a detailed overview of the project along with practical tips for instructors who would like to replicate this pedagogy.