Mixed Methods Education Research in Health Professions and Sciences - PDM1166

A day-long workshop designed to support participants in planning and conducting their own education research projects using mixed methods. Through a mixture of plenary talks and hands-on group activities, participants will develop knowledge and skills to use mixed methods in education research.

Topics include:

  • The nature and foundations of mixed methods research
  • Core mixed methods designs
  • Introducing a mixed methods health education research
  • Collecting data in mixed methods research
  • Analysing and interpreting data in mixed methods research
  • Reporting and evaluating mixed methods research

Through these topics, participants will explore the connection between the language of conducting and evaluating mixed methods education research and their practice in health professions and sciences. Each topic will prompt participants to reflect on their learning, with the aim that these reflections will help them plan their own projects using mixed methods.

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At a glance

Fees

$400

Alumni discounted fees

$360

PhD students at Monash University can claim 7.5 hours of professional development towards their graduate research hours requirements.

Facilitators

Dr Mahbub Sarkar, Dr Olivia King, and Prof Claire Palermo

Learning outcomes

  • Describe the key features of mixed methods design in education research
  • Explain when to select a mixed methods design in education research
  • Differentiate the core mixed methods design in education research
  • Select the appropriate mixed methods design for own education research project
  • Review the decisions that arise in data collection for each of the core mixed methods designs
  • Discuss integrative data analysis and interpretation for mixed methods research
  • Evaluate considerations for enhancing the quality and reporting of education research using a mixed methods design