Course Overview

Learn about qualitative research method as for the beginner level in order to explore the meaning of effective human caring for the older adults and the family.
A total of 6 reports will be assigned at every two classes. Class proceeds based on the presentation of the report assignment.

Learning Achievement

（１）Upon completion of this course, students will be able to examine
current major issues on caring the older adults and the stakeholders such as their family, health care providers and the community by understanding of various disciplines and research methods. （２）Students also will be able to manage the very first step of Grounded theory method.

Competence

Use of knowledge, Socio-behavioral Science, Advanced

Course prerequisites

For regular students

Grading Philosophy

Evaluated by presentations （70％）with 6 assignments(5 for after classes and one for the final, 30%). Student's comments on presentation, discussion contents or attitude, presentation contents will be evaluated according to the course objects.

Course schedule

April 13th, 18:00- Yumi Hashizume
Characteristics and current issues of the older adults, family caregivers, health care providers and the community. Major research methodology for those population: research with standardized measurement, mixed method. I
April 13th, 19:30- Yumi Hashizume
Overview of grounded theory (GT)method 1: Semi-structured interview, Constant comparative method of analysis, assignment (1)
April 27th, 18:00- Yumi Hashizume
GT2: How to manage interviews1, assignment (2), To learn the semi-structured interview, prepare Microsoft teams & ZOOM and let the teacher know your mail account (university assigned e-mail address) ID BEFORE registratio
April 27th, 19:30- Yumi Hashizume
GT2: How to manage interviews1, assignment (2), To learn the semi-structured interview, prepare Microsoft teams & ZOOM and let the teacher know your mail account (university assigned e-mail address) ID BEFORE registratio
May 11th, 18:00- Yumi Hashizume　GT3: How to manage interviews2, assignment (3)
May 18th, 18:00- Yumi Hashizume GT3: How to manage interviews 2, How to manage interviews2, assignment (3)
June 8th, 18:00- Yumi Hashizume
Three kinds of coding method1: unitizing data & open coding
Presenting the result, discussion, assignment (4)
June 15th, 18:00- Yumi Hashizume
Three kinds of coding method1: unitizing data & open coding
Presenting the result, discussion, assignment (4)
June 22th, 18:00- Yumi Hashizume
Three kinds of coding method 2: axial coding & paradigm model, selective coding & defining core category, theoretical saturation, story line, Presenting the result, discussion, assignment (5)
June 28th, 18:00- Yumi Hashizume
Three kinds of coding method 2: axial coding & paradigm model, selective coding & defining core category, theoretical saturation, story line, Presenting the result, discussion, assignment (5)
More than 70% attendance is required for earning the credit.

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Hashizume Yumi

Other information

CAUTION: Student MUST contact teacher (Dr. Hashizume) via e-mail BEFORE registering the class. Student e-mail by University of Tsukuba mailing account (your ID @s.tsukuba.ac.jp). On-line classes will be given. To learn the semi-structured interview, prepare Microsoft teams and ZOOM equipment and let the teacher know your mail account (university mail is preferable).

Active, motivated participation, good writing on assignments, fine performance on Microsoft teams/ ZOOM discussion.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university