About this training session
This research training offers:
- An engaging, hands-on, and interactive experience
- Aims to enhance researchers' knowledge, skills, and confidence in qualitative research and thematic analysis
- Informed by firsthand qualitative research and educational experience, with extensive delivery in Australia and internationally
- Interdisciplinary approach suitable for both seasoned researchers and newcomers to qualitative research
Real-world application:
- The training incorporates real-world examples from qualitative research projects employing thematic analysis and other qualitative methodologies, alongside practical examples to assist participants in conducting their own rigorous research.
- Each participant receives a resource pack filled with activities to enhance their learning throughout the training.
Day 1 allows participants to:
- Understand the fundamental elements of qualitative research
- Dive into and distinguish between essentialist, contextualist, and constructionist methods of thematic analysis
- Navigate through each step of thematic analysis with tailored activities
- Develop the skills and confidence to complete a research project utilizing thematic analysis
Participants of Day 1 receive:
- Pre-training materials sent out two weeks before training
- One day of interactive, in-person training
- Certificate of Attendance
Day 2 enables participants to:
- Apply thematic analysis within various theoretical frameworks
- Understand the significance of subjectivity and reflexivity in qualitative research
- Gain clarity on the distinctions among the three schools of thematic analysis (reflexive, codebook, and coding reliability)
- Investigate the relationship between thematic analysis and other qualitative methods
- Utilize thematic analysis with diverse data types
Participants of Day 1 & Day 2 receive:
- Pre-training materials provided prior to the training
- Two days of interactive, in-person training
- Certificate of Participation
Participant feedback from previous workshops:
- Outstanding presentation, very beneficial for current research practices. The interactive nature fostered both learning and sharing experiences.
- Greatly aided in considering personal methodologies and different epistemologies, applying them to real-life scenarios.
- Highly engaging activities throughout the session, with excellent examples for individual research.
- A superb workshop, facilitated by a highly competent and articulate instructor.
- The instructor's energy and passion were infectious, enhancing overall delivery.
- The practical nature of the session was remarkable, providing valuable insights.
- Listening to a knowledgeable researcher with excellent communication skills made the experience enjoyable and informative.
- Everything was presented in an approachable and engaging manner, resulting in an amazing workshop.