Using Narrative Inquiry as a Research Method
An Introduction to Using Critical Event Narrative Analysis in Research on Learning and Teaching
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Higher Education
| Author: | Leonard Webster, Patricie Mertova | ISBN: | 9781134182039 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | August 7, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Leonard Webster, Patricie Mertova |
| ISBN: | 9781134182039 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | August 7, 2007 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This book provides a much needed up-to-date introduction to the topic of narrative inquiry – which has seen a growing interest in recent years. Narrative inquiry provides researchers with a framework through which they can investigate the ways humans experience the world depicted through their stories. The book looks at how this method can effectively be applied as a means of research in a range of contexts, including flexible, open and distance or workplace learning. It demonstrates the value and utility of employing narrative as a research tool in a range of teaching and learning settings and includes chapters on background, methodology and case studies to illustrate the application of narrative inquiry as a research method.
This book provides a much needed up-to-date introduction to the topic of narrative inquiry – which has seen a growing interest in recent years. Narrative inquiry provides researchers with a framework through which they can investigate the ways humans experience the world depicted through their stories. The book looks at how this method can effectively be applied as a means of research in a range of contexts, including flexible, open and distance or workplace learning. It demonstrates the value and utility of employing narrative as a research tool in a range of teaching and learning settings and includes chapters on background, methodology and case studies to illustrate the application of narrative inquiry as a research method.
