PHD-DVP 952 Action Research and Practice Research
PHD-DVP 952 Action Research and Practice Research
The course will introduce the historical background and development of action research and practice research, including participatory action research (PAR) and participatory practice research (PPR). In addition, research traditions, theories and methodological issues across a variety of disciplines are examined. The course is a colaboration between VID and OsloMet and arranged bi-annually between the partners.
The course will introduce the historical background and development of action research and practice research, including participatory action research (PAR) and participatory practice research (PPR). In addition, research traditions, theories and methodological issues across a variety of disciplines are examined. The course is a colaboration between VID and OsloMet and arranged bi-annually between the partners.
The course covers theories of science suited for positioning the epistemological and ontological grounding of action and practice research. Important questions include the following: What are the characteristics of actions research and practice research? Which view of knowledge builds the foundation for these research approaches? What possibilities for developing knowledge exist within different traditions in action research and practice research? What is the potential for carrying out innovative research?
The course includes knowledge on applying these research approaches in designing and developing the students’ research projects. Designing an action or practice research that is manageable within the resources of a PhD project is given special attention. In addition, ethical challenges are highlighted and critically reflected on, such as power relations between researchers and other actors, anonymity and confidentiality, and conflicts in collaboration.
Main subjects
- Action research
- Participatory Action Research
- Practice research
- Epistemological and methodological issues
This course will use Canvas as the platform for information.
Sessions
The work will consist of a combination of lectures and student activities through discussions, presentations of and responding to PhD projects
This course uses Canvas as the platform for information and lectures.
Time and place
The course is held bi-annually at VID (2022, 2024, etc.), and bi-annually at OsloMet (2023, 2025 etc). For info about spring term 2023, please click here.
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Admission requirements are that the applicants are registered as PhD students at higher education institutions. If seats are available, applicants who are part of Associate Professor Programs, or have a completed master's degree, may be considered for application. A certificate of the master's degree must be enclosed, as well as a summary, one page, with information about their research interest.
The program might be subject to change. The course is a fully on-campus course observing all necessary infection control measures. Should the pandemic situation change drastically, we will have to reconsider, but we hope and believe we will come together in ‘real life’.
Admission for PhD students from non-Norwegian institutions
For admission, please send an email to erlend.from@vid.no providing the following information:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address
