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Researching Childhood will introduce you to a range of current social research about childhood and with children in global contexts. The module enables participants to critically reflect on the relationship between theory and research methodology as a basis for the appraisal of the politics and ethics of childhood research. Analysing contemporary methodological developments and debates in childhood research (e.g. creative and participatory methods; 鈥榲oice鈥�; power relations; ethics in research with children) will lay the foundations for participants to design and conduct their own research, both as part of this module and in their dissertations.
The course covers the following: introduction to research and paradigms of childhood research; ethical issues; differing methods used in research with children and on aspects of childhood, with a particular focus on qualitative methods, including interviewing, observation, visual and creative methods, documentary, historical and policy-related research and research with children and young people in majority and minority world countries. Each session involves input from an experienced researcher, followed by active learning, group exercises.
Student testimonials:
鈥榃hat I liked the most about the module was its curriculum and flow... this module is very well organized and structured, and appreciate the link between the lectures' - Anonymous;
'I learned a lot about the research in childhood studies, but what I learned the most and what I will not forget was the enthusiasm and wholehearted support which will affect my attitude in teaching/researching in the future' - Anonymous
'I appreciate the depth and preparation of each class and the time you gave to listen and answer every question. Above all, I appreciate the kind and respectful way of talking to us; it generates such a pleasant space or climate to study鈥� - Anonymous
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
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This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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