Theoretical Frameworks
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The document outlines a course on theoretical frameworks in qualitative research, emphasizing the importance of understanding various theoretical perspectives, such as critical theory and feminist theory. Students will learn to distinguish between theoretical perspectives, frameworks, and conceptual frameworks, as well as the concepts that guide research design and methodology. It includes resources for further exploration of these topics in qualitative research.
Theoretical Frameworks
- 1. EDUC 354: APPLIED INQUIRY II UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC Delores E. McNair, Ed.D.
- 3. Learning Objectives By the end of the session, students will be able to: Identify the purpose of a theoretical framework Distinguish between a theoretical perspective, theoretical framework, and conceptual framework Identify additional resources to explore this topic 3
- 4. Vocabulary* - Qualitative Research Epistemology Ontology Theoretical Perspective Theoretical Framework Conceptual Framework Feminist Theory Critical Theory/Critical Race Theory Queer Theory Worldviews Multiple Truths Participants Trustworthiness Postmodern Postpositivist *Some, not all 4
- 5. Briefly … Worldview Epistemology Assumptions about the acquisition of knowledge Ontology Assumptions about the nature of reality Methodology/Method Not used consistently in research In this class Methodology (guides the research design) Method (research design) 5
- 6. Some Theoretical Perspectives 6 Critical Theory/Critical Race Theory Queer Theory Feminist Theory Postmodernism Intersectionality
- 7. Conceptual Framework 7 Authors pull from multiple theories or ideas to illuminate the concepts that frame the study
- 8. Theoretical Framework 8 Anchors the study Frames the research questions,data collection (interview questions, for example), and data analysis Concepts, suppositions, and ideas from a theory that guide your thinking Examples: Baxter Magolda: self-authorship Satir: personal change Chickering & Reisser: student development Bandura: self-efficacy
- 9. An example 9 The purpose of the study is to explore the ways first-generation graduate student develop and demonstrate self-efficacy. Theoretical framework: Bandura’s self- efficacy; the study might also use resiliency theory Theoretical perspective: Varies with the researcher, but could be post-modern, critical theory, critical race theory, feminist theory, etc. (or even a combination of perspectives)
- 10. Resources 10 Handbook of Qualitative Research – Denzin & Lincoln Landscape of Qualitative Research – Denzin & Lincoln Narrative Inquiry – Lincoln & Guba Negotiating the Complexities of Qualitative Research – Jones, Torres, & Arminio
- 11. Resources 11 Black Feminist Thought – P. Hill Collins Critical race theory – D. Solórzano Handouts on Sakai Alicia Chávez (article on Sakai)