In this sixth episode, we continue our conversation on the importance of the literature review in qualitative research. What is more, we will have the opportunity to listen to the experiences of a current Master’s student in the construction of his theoretical framework. Welcome!

In this fifth episode, we talk about the importance of a literature review in qualitative research. Additionally, we will listen to the advice and experiences of novice and expert researchers on this matter. Let’s begin!

In this forth episode we discuss what a research question is and analyze some strategies that will help us all to define it. Additionally, we will introduce a set of experiences from a graduate student and an expert in the field in regard to the question and the research objectives. ¡Bienvenidos!

En este tercer episodio abordaremos aspectos relacionados con el uso de estrategias para la búsqueda y definición del problema de investigación. In addition to the voice of experts, we will have the chance to listen to an MA student telling us about her experiences when conducting qualitative research and the definition of the problem. Let's begin!

What makes qualitative research critical? What is its connection with the social reality in which we live in? How can I approach research from a sociocritical perspective? What kind of issues can be studied through this approach? These and other questions are addressed in today’s episode where we share visions and experiences collected in the field of education. ¡Comencemos!

In this first episode, Carmen Helena Guerrero and Jairo Castañeda discuss the fundamentals of qualitative research. Additionally, Álvaro Quintero-Polo and Jhon Losada collect the experiences from two scholars in the field about what it entails to conduct research using this paradigm.

Welcome to Conversing about in Investigación Cualitativa, the Bilingual podcast, where you can learn about research in a fun and interactive way. In our podcast, we will share concepts, strategies and experiences you may find meaningful to develop your own research.

Es por ello que durante nuestros episodios, escucharás la voz de estudiantes, maestros y otros profesionales invitados que nos dirigirán nuestros conocimientos. El equipo que lidera este podcast está conformado por Carmen Helena Guerrero, Jairo Castañeda, Álvaro Quintero, Erika González y quien les habla, John Lozada, ¡bienvenidos!

Right now, we will move to the next segment of Conversing about investigation Qualitativa, the podcast. This time, Professors Helena Guerrero and Jairo Castañeda will be discussing the reasons behind conducting qualitative research in education. Let's hear it

Hey, Jairo, as we prepared for this podcast, I've been thinking about why it is important to do qualitative research in education.

Jairo Castañeda

That's a good question. These days, I have been talking with my students about research, and they are also wondering about that. I was telling them that qualitative research allows you to see the world from the perspective of your participants, how they construct their own ideas, their own views and concepts, from their experiences. And to me, that's a great reason to conduct qualitative research.

Yes, you're right. In that sense, qualitative research distances itself from quantitative research, specifically from its positivist foundations. Wait a minute we need to explain what positivist foundations are, right?

Because in qualitative research, we are not looking for an absolute truth to verify. Rather, we believe in multiple truths that are socially constructed.