scholarly journals Preferences of Students towards Conducting Qualitative Research in Social Sciences at Higher Education Level

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-64
Author(s):  
Atif Khalil ◽  
Muhammed Saeed ◽  
Kanwal Tauheed
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Interview Protocol ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Field Notes

The study aimed to explore the intentions of higher education students towards conducting qualitative research in social sciences. The study included four PhD and six MPhil students from Punjab Univeristy (Institute of Education and Research) and Eduacation University who were selected through purposive sampling technique. A semi-structured interview protocol was constructed which was validated through experts’ opinion. The respondents were asked about their feelings, knowledge, skills, interests and barriers towards qualitative research. A thematic analysis was applied after obtaining the data through audio recording and field notes. The results revealed that most of the PhD scholars did not possess knowledge and skills required to conduct qualitative research. There was no visible difference between the responses of IER (PU) and EU students. But PhD and MPhil Students had different preferences towards conducting qualitative research.

scholarly journals Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling: Leadership Practices of Women Leaders in Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (II) ◽  
pp. 351-358
Author(s):  
Asia Zulfqar ◽  
Syed Nasir Hussain ◽  
Shehzad Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Interview Protocol ◽  
Academic Leaders ◽  
Deductive Method

The study aimed to investigate the proficiency of women academic leaders in public universities, Pakistan. The transformational leadership approach was used to conduct this study. A semi-structured interview protocol was developed to collect data. A convenient sampling technique was applied to collect data from twenty women leaders from the three public universities of Punjab. The interview questions were based on the six-dimensions of transformational leadership. The deductive method was applied to reach conclusions. The results identified that women academic leaders were not that proficient in their transformational leadership practices since four out of six TL-dimensions emerged crucial in all the three public universities.

scholarly journals A Study on Problems and Malpractices Emerge during Examination of Grade 5 and Grade 8 Students in Punjab

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shehzad Malik
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Interview Protocol ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Grade 5 ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Grade 8

Abstract  Examinations are conducted under some certain rules and regulations set by exam governing bodies. According to Arijesuyo and Adeyoju (2012) credibility of examination depends upon fair and systematic conduct under proper conditions (Ray, et al, 2018). This research was designed to explore the problems and malpractices emerge during examination of grade 5 and grade 8 students in Punjab. Purposive sampling technique was used for the selection of experienced participants of the study (Creswell, 2013).  Twenty-two ECC heads, who had been conducting examination were interviewed. A semi structured interview protocol was used as an instrument of the study. Thematic analysis was used for the analysis of data (Clarke and Braun, 2018). Results revealed that several problems hamper the performance of deputed staff and credibility of examination. These problems consist of malpractices, lack of resources and shortage and misprinting of papers. Moreover, improper training, less remuneration, combine and overcrowded exam centres etc. also created problems for ECC heads. It was also explored that activities of schools suffered due to engagement of teaching staff for exams.

scholarly journals Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling: Leadership Practices of Women Leaders in Higher Education

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (II) ◽  
pp. 351-358
Author(s):  
Asia Zulfqar ◽  
Syed Nasir Hussain ◽  
Shehzad Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Transformational Leadership ◽  
Women Leaders ◽  
Leadership Practices ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Interview Protocol ◽  
Academic Leaders ◽  
Deductive Method

The study aimed to investigate the proficiency of women academic leaders in public universities, Pakistan. The transformational leadership approach was used to conduct this study. A semi-structured interview protocol was developed to collect data. A convenient sampling technique was applied to collect data from twenty women leaders from the three public universities of Punjab. The interview questions were based on the six-dimensions of transformational leadership. The deductive method was applied to reach conclusions. The results identified that women academic leaders were not that proficient in their transformational leadership practices since four out of six TL-dimensions emerged crucial in all the three public universities.

scholarly journals Experiencing Higher Education by Afghan Refugees: A Case study from Pakistan

sjesr ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 196-204
Author(s):  
Dr. Sadia Dilshad ◽  
Dr. Rukhsana Durrani ◽  
Sehrish Javed
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Policies ◽  
Interview Protocol ◽  
Afghan Refugees ◽  
Need Support ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
Common Observation

The future of refugees in different countries is uncertain. They need support to provide hope for a successful future. Young refugees have their perspectives on the reflection of their personal experiences, needs, accessibility to services, and relevant opportunities. It is a common observation that most of the refugees remain silent regarding their experiences, feelings, and wishes during the journey of arrival in a new country. Nowadays, the voices of young refugees have been penned downed in literature; heard by practitioners, and by those who are involved in policymaking. For the current study, the objectives were to explore the experiences faced by Afghan refugees during their journey for higher education in Pakistan. This was a qualitative study and interview protocol was adopted as a tool for the collection of data. Data was collected through interviews with refugees’ students by the researcher. 20 students were selected through purposive sampling technique from four higher education institutions of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa in which 17 students were interviewed. Thematic analysis was done, and themes were generated from interviews. Through this study, it was recommended that the implementation of educational policies for refugees may be checked by the higher authorities so that young refugees may be facilitated in the journey of higher education.

Leadership in Academia of Pakistan: Perception of Crisis Situation and Solutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 671-692
Author(s):  
Shehla A. Yasin ◽  
Syeda Shahida Batool ◽  
Muhammad Asir Ajmal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Academic Leadership ◽  
Crisis Situation ◽  
Academic Leader ◽  
Leadership Crisis ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Age Range

In current study, aim was to explore effective academic leadership in Pakistani higher education institutes. It was an attempt to understand how people in academia perceive effective academic leadership and what are the qualities expected in an effective academic leader? It was also attempted to explore if academicians feel that there is a crisis of leadership in Pakistani higher education institutes? What are the reasons and solution for this crisis situation? Purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of teachers, students, and psychologists. Three focus groups were conducted one after another. Sample (N = 21) included 13 women and 8 men with age range 21-50 years. Sample was selected from different private and public universities and hospitals of Lahore. Emerging themes were analyzed using bottom up thematic analysis. Results indicated that an effective academic leader should have IQ and EQ, be visionary, and should bring everyone together. The participants mostly agreed that there is leadership crisis in Pakistani higher education institutes. They described various reasons for the crisis situation which mainly implied the responsibility to existing leaders, infrastructure, social decline, and policies.

scholarly journals Preferences of Students towards Conducting Qualitative Research in Social Sciences at Higher Education Level

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-64
Author(s):  
Atif Khalil ◽  
◽  
Muhammad Saeed ◽  
Kanwal Tauheed ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Education Level

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Multimedia Learning in Enhancing Reading Comprehension Among Indigenous Pupils

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Subaidi bin Abdul Samat ◽  
Azlina Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Multimedia Learning ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
The Other ◽  
Teaching Reading ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Approach To Teaching

The development of education is growing, and the technology-infused lesson is a powerful tool to attract pupils' attention, especially in reading. This approach can be seen as an adaptive movement to equip the learning process and the fourth industrial revolution. Nowadays, the demand of the technology-infused lesson is increasing as it is proven to help pupils learn the language better. Hence, this study explores multimedia learning as an approach to teaching reading comprehension. Besides, this study aims to answer two questions, which are the effectiveness of multimedia learning in helping indigenous pupils learn comprehension and which elements of media are effective in enhancing reading comprehension among indigenous pupils in Malaysia. Two instruments used to collect the data from 20 indigenous pupils in one primary school located in Kluang, Malaysia, and an action research design was used to achieve the purpose. The respondents were chosen through the judgment sampling technique. SPSS was used to analyse the data collected from the test, and thematic analysis was employed to analyse the semi-structured interview. The result shows that the implementation of multimedia learning in teaching reading comprehension is useful as the combination of multiple elements of media scaffolded the process of understanding. On the other hand, audio is the least effective in helping pupils comprehend the information.

scholarly journals ANALISIS TEMATIK SEBAGAI METODE ANALISA JOB INSECURITY PADA KARYAWAN MASKAPAI PENERBANGAN DI MASA COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-37
Author(s):  
Olivia Margareth Simamora ◽  
Anissa Lestari Kadiyono
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Job Insecurity ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Organizational System ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Industrial Sectors

The Covid-19 pandemic has weakened several industrial sectors, including the aviation industry. This uncertain situation, pressing conditions and changing work environment puts pressure on the existence of airlines and anxiety for its human resources. This research wants to describe how the job insecurity phenomenon is among airline employees. The study was conducted using a qualitative research approach using thematic analysis techniques and interviews as an assessment medium and using a purposive sampling technique. Thematic analysis is a data analysis technique used in qualitative research where the researcher collects descriptive data to answer research problems. Once the data is collected, the researcher continues to read the data with the intention of finding patterns, themes, sub-themes, and so on. The results of the research found that the Covid-19 pandemic directly contributed to changes in the organizational system which then made airlines implement rules such as changing work schedules, cutting wages, making adjustment to employee duties and functions, and laying off employees. Furthermore, this change in the organizational system has several impacts, such as a decrease in work productivity, employees doing things outside their main task, dissatisfaction at work, financial problems, and a tendency to turnover. The results of this study describe the dimensions of job insecurity, antecedent factors, and consequent factors. Keyword: Airlines, Covid-19, Job Insecurity, Thematic Analysis Pandemi Covid-19 telah melemahkan beberapa sektor industri, termasuk dalam industri penerbangan. Situasi yang tidak pasti, kondisi yang menekan dan lingkungan kerja yang berubah ini memberikan tekanan terhadap eksistensi maskapai penerbangan dan kecemasan pada para SDM-nya. Penelitian ini ingin menggambarkan bagaimana fenomena job insecurity pada karyawan maskapai penerbangan. Penelitian dilakukan menggunakan pendekatan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan teknik analisis tematik dan wawancara sebagai media assesment serta menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Analisis tematik adalah teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian kualitatif dimana peneliti mengumpulkan data deskriptif untuk menjawab permasalahan penelitiannya. Begitu data dikumpulkan, peneliti akan terus-menerus membaca data dengan maksud menemukan pola, tema, sub tema, dan sebagainya. Hasil penelitian yang ditemukan adalah pandemi Covid-19 secara langsung menjadi faktor penyebab terjadinya perubahan sistem organisasi yang kemudian membuat maskapai penerbangan menerapkan aturan seperti perubahan jadwal kerja, pemotongan gaji, melakukan penyesuaian terhadap tugas dan fungsi karyawan, hingga melakukan PHK. Selanjutnya perubahan sistem organisasi ini menimbulkan beberapa dampak seperti penurunan produktivitas kerja, karyawan mengerjakan hal di luar tugas utama, ketidakpuasan dalam bekerja, masalah finansial, dan kecenderungan untuk turnover. Hasil penelitian ini menggambarkan dimensi job insecurity, faktor anteseden dan faktor konsekuen. Kata Kunci: Analisis Tematik, Covid-19, Job Insecurity, Maskapai Penerbangan

scholarly journals Field-based Learning in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather N. Fedesco ◽  
Drew Cavin ◽  
Regina Henares
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Social Sciences And Humanities ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Education Courses

Field-based learning in higher education is lacking both in practice at colleges and in research within the academic literature. This study aims to address these deficits by exploring the benefits of, and suggesting strategies for, executing field study in higher education across a variety of courses. We report the results of a qualitative research design that included the observation of five courses within the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Approximately eight students per observed course were interviewed three times during their course to assess perceptions of the class, their peers and instructor, the field experiences, and their motivation throughout the course. In total, 130 individual interviews were conducted with 45 students. Results revealed that field-based learning enhances the degree of relatedness students feel with their classmates and instructors, they have a greater degree of intrinsic motivation in the course, and these experiences facilitate learning in ways that may not be replicated in the traditional classroom. In addition, we created a typology of field-based learning, which includes eight different trips that could be employed in higher education courses. We also identified general strategies to improve the execution of these trips.

scholarly journals Challenges of nursing teaching-learning to care for human dying - professors' perceptions

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emanuelle Caires Dias Araújo Nunes ◽  
Andressa de Andrade Santos
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Death And Dying ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Nurse Training ◽  
Data Saturation ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Interview Analysis ◽  
Human Death

Abstract The objective of this study was to investigate professors' perceptions about their experiences in the teaching-learning process of nursing care in relation to dying. This is a descriptive-exploratory, qualitative research, delimited by data saturation, was carried out with 11 nursing professors from three higher education institutions. Data collection involved the drawing-text theme technique and a semi-structured interview. Analysis used the technique of collective subject discourse. The results identified three categories: How I would like to take care in the context of finitude - my challenge; Challenging fragilities in the teaching of nurses in the context of care concerned with death and dying; Strategies to compensate or promote more substantial nurse training related to care in finitude. We conclude that the graduation of the nurses studied did not satisfactorily develop the necessary skills and abilities to deal with human death and dying. This study infers the need of permanent education to support transformations in this area.

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