Qualitative Research in Education

The Origins, Debates, and Politics of Creating Knowledge

Bibliographic Data

ID5796077
AuthorsAaron Cooley (New England College, corresponding author)
Year2013
Volume49
Issue3
Pages247-262
Publication date2013-05-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueEducational Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0013-1946 • E-ISSN: 1532-6993
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00131946.2013.783834
OpenAlexW2029782145
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited45

This article presents an overview and discussion of qualitative research in education by analyzing the roles of researchers, the history of the field, its use in policymaking, and its future influence on educational reform. The article begins by describing the unique position that qualitative educational researchers have in higher education, as they often attempt to serve both academic and policymaking audiences. The article then moves to discuss the ascent of qualitative methods in the social sciences and educational research. The article concludes by attempting to work through a number of pressing concerns that qualitative researchers may face in upcoming decades; specifically, the final section presents possible strategies to improve the relevance and impact of qualitative researchers' work on reframing educational policy at local, state, and federal levels to meet the demands of equality and social justice

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