Reviews for Qualitative Research in Education: A User's Guide

The average rating for Qualitative Research in Education: A User's Guide based on 2 reviews is 4.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-06-08 00:00:00 Isidro Castro Thanks to Marilyn Lichtman for presenting qualitative research as a fun thing to do! And beneath the fun is the deep relevance and importance of this kind of research especially in education. As one of my professors say: not everything can be counted; and not all that can be counted counts. ... And this is what qualitative research does. It makes us understand world phenomena without reducing them to numbers. Such inquiry into issues and problems would lead us to deeper understanding, better appreciation, and wiser perspective of the world. This is a great resource that is true to its title a user's guide as it gives detailed prescription of how to go about your decision to pursue qualitative research.

Review # 2 was written on 2009-09-26 00:00:00 John David Glanfield I wish I knew about this book when I first started trying to figure out what qualitative research entails. The author does a great job of giving basic information and providing a lot of real-life examples, all written in a friendly, informative voice. The book, examples, and suggested activities all help to better explain various aspects of qualitative research. The book is designed around the concept that the readers will be trying a small qualitative study and walks the readers through each step in the process. There is also a website with links to further articles and resources. However, it is definitely an introductory text and would not be useful to readers who are looking to better understand the nuances of qualitative research or the various methodologies.