The impact of short-term training in qualitative research methods delivered to emerging researchers in disability education in India

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This paper reports results from a pre- and post-survey and interviews with a small cohort following a three-day training course in qualitative research methods. The program targeted inexperienced researchers working in special educational needs and disability in Kolkata, India. It evaluates effectiveness by considering workshop structure and teaching approaches. Findings indicate strong preference for hands-on, practical resources, increased tutor support value, greater confidence, and clearer understanding of links between qualitative and quantitative research. Some participants began independent investigations.

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Asian Journal of Education and Training Vol. 10, No. 2, 104-109, 2024 ISSN(E) 2519-5387 DOI: 10. 20448/edu. v10i2 .5619 © 2024 by the authors; licensee Asian Online Journal Publishing Group The impact of short-term training in qualitative research methods delivered to emerging researchers in disability education in India Richard Rose1 􀀣 Jayanthi Narayan2 Ratika Malkani3 1,2 University of Northampton, UK. [1](1Email: Richard.Rose@northampton.ac.uk)[Email:](1Email: Richard.Rose@northampton.ac.uk)[ ](1Email: Richard.Rose@northampton.ac.uk)[Richard.Rose@northampton.ac.uk](1Email: Richard.Rose@northampton.ac.uk) [2](2Email: Narayanj. ayanthi@gmail.com)[Email:](2Email: Narayanj. ayanthi@gmail.com)[ ](2Email: Narayanj. ayanthi@gmail.com)[Narayanj. ayanthi@gmail.com](2Email: Narayanj. ayanthi@gmail.com)[ ](2Email: Narayanj. ayanthi@gmail.com)[3](3Indian Inclusion Research Network)[Indian Inclusion Research Network](3Indian Inclusion Research Network), India. [3](3Email: Ratikamalkani@gmail.com)[Email:](3Email: Ratikamalkani@gmail.com)[ ](3Email: Ratikamalkani@gmail.com)[Ratikamalkani@gmail.com](3Email: Ratikamalkani@gmail.com) (􀀣 Corresponding Author) Abstract This paper reports the findings from a pre-and post-survey of participants and interviews with a small number of course members. A three-day course of training in qualitative research methods was delivered to a cohort of inexperienced researchers, all of whom were working in the field of special educational needs and disability, in Kolkata, India. The study examines the effectiveness of the training, taking into account the teaching methods used and the structure of the workshop. The findings suggest that emerging researchers prefer a hands-on workshop approach to more traditional lecture delivery of research training. The levels of support provided by tutors and the interaction with practical activities using bespoke resources found favour with participants. Following the training workshop, members expressed greater confidence in their ability to use qualitative research methods and understood the relation of this approach to quantitative studies. Some who completed the course have begun to conduct independent research investigations using the methods taught. Keywords: Disability, India, Professional development, Qualitative methods, Research competence. Citation | Rose, R., Narayan, J., & Malkani, R. (2024). The impact of short-term training in qualitative research methods delivered to emerging researchers in disability education in India. Asian Journal of Education and Training, 10(2), 104–109. 10.20448/edu.v10i2.5619 History: Received: 9 February 2024 Revised: 27 March 2024 Accepted: 12 April 2024 Published: 7 May 2024 Licensed: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License Publisher:Asian Online Journal Publishing Group Funding: This study received no specific financial support. Institutional Review Board Statement: The Ethical Committee of the Manovikas Kendra Rehabilitation and Research Institute, Kolkata, India has granted approval for this study on 27 February 2020. Transparency: The authors confirm that the manuscript is an honest, accurate, and transparent account of the study; that no vital features of the study have been omitted; and that any discrepancies from the study as planned have been explained. This study followed all ethical practices during writing. Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no competing interests. Authors’ Contributions: Analysed quantitative data, J.N.; coded and analysed the qualitative data, R.R. and R.M. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript. Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 105 2. Methodology ............................

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What training did participants receive and how long was it?

Participants completed a three-day course focused on qualitative research methods delivered to inexperienced researchers working in disability education in Kolkata, India.

How did the study evaluate whether the training was effective?

Effectiveness was assessed using pre- and post-surveys plus interviews, with attention to teaching methods and the workshop’s structure.

What did participants report about their confidence after the workshop?

After the workshop, participants reported greater confidence in using qualitative research methods and understood how this approach relates to quantitative studies.

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