SPRn4484 Qualitative Research for Social Work

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/2/0. 8 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Taught in person.
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Pavel Navrátil, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Jiří Vander, DiS., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Olga Hubíková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Pavel Navrátil, Ph.D.
Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Supplier department: Department of Social Policy and Social Work – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Wed 12:00–13:40 U32
Prerequisites
The course does not require any prerequisites.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 60 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 24/60, only registered: 0/60, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/60
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to introduce students to more advanced qualitative research methods in social work. The course prepares students to use qualitative research methods, including the use of appropriate theories, research plans, methods of data collection and data analysis methods.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course, students will master the following competencies:
Understands the theoretical and methodological perspectives of qualitative research in social work.
They are able to apply qualitative research methods in the context of social work.
They are able to use the results of qualitative research to improve social work practice.
Understands how qualitative methods can be applied in social work and public policy research.
Syllabus
  • The course is organized in thematic blocks after the first lesson:
  • LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION - qualitative research and its specifics in  SPR
  • Module A: Grounded Theory (Navrátil, P.)
  • LESSON 2: Anchored Theory: background
  • LESSON 3: Procedures and procedures
  • LESSON 4: Project presentation, discussion, questions and answers about the theory and its application in the SPR
  • Module B: Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) (Vander, J.)
  • LESSON 5: Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis: background
  • LESSON 6: IPA procedures and practices
  • LESSON 7: Project presentation, discussion, questions and answers on IPA and its application in SPR
  • Module C: Participatory Approaches (Hubíková, O.)
  • LESSON 8: Participatory approaches: background
  • LESSON 9: Procedures and procedures of the participatory approach
  • LESSON 10: Project presentations, discussions, questions and answers about the PPP and its application in the PRSP
  • Module D: Evaluation Research (Vander, J.)
  • LESSON 11: Evaluation research and evaluation case studies
  • LESSON 12: Evaluation research and evaluation case study procedures and practices
  • LESSON 13: Project presentations, discussions, questions and answers on evaluation research and evaluation case studies and their application in the SPR
Literature
    required literature
  • Řiháček, T., Čermák, I., Hytych, R. 2014. Kvalitativní analýza textů. Čtyři přístupy. Brno: MU. 192 str.
  • HENDL, Jan. Kvalitativní výzkum : základní metody a aplikace. Vyd. 1. Praha: Portál. 407 s. ISBN 8073670402. 2005. info
  • STRAUSS, Anselm L. and Juliet M. CORBIN. Základy kvalitativního výzkumu : postupy a techniky metody zakotvené teorie. Translated by Stanislav Ježek. Vyd. 1. Brno: Sdružení Podané ruce. vi, 196. ISBN 808583460X. 1999. info
    recommended literature
  • SMITH, Jonathan A., Paul FLOWERS and Michael LARKIN. Interpretative phenomenological analysis : theory, method and research. First published. Thousand Oaks: Sage. 225 stran. ISBN 9781412908344. 2009. info
    not specified
  • CORBIN, Juliet M. and Anselm L. STRAUSS. Basics of qualitative research : techniques and procedures for developing grounded theory. Fourth edition. Los Angeles: SAGE. xviii, 431. ISBN 9781412997461. 2015. info
  • STRAUSS, Anselm L. and Juliet M. CORBIN. Základy kvalitativního výzkumu : postupy a techniky metody zakotvené teorie. Translated by Stanislav Ježek. Vyd. 1. Brno: Sdružení Podané ruce. vi, 196. ISBN 808583460X. 1999. info
Teaching methods
Lectures
Class discussions
Reading
Assessment methods
a) Active participation
b) Group presentation of a selected methodological procedure and its application in SPR
c) Four continuous tests for each module
d) Final test
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
All information is available in the information system.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2025.
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