Mixed Methods Education Research in Health Professions and Sciences - PDM1166

Two-day course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to plan and conduct research using mixed methods. Through interactive plenary sessions, hands-on group/individual activities, and self-directed learning, participants will explore the principles and applications of mixed methods research.

Topics include:

  • The nature and foundations of mixed methods research
  • Core mixed methods designs
  • Introducing a mixed methods health education research
  • Collecting data in mixed methods research
  • Analysing and interpreting data in mixed methods research
  • Reporting and evaluating mixed methods research

Through these topics, participants will explore the connection between the language of conducting and evaluating mixed methods education research and their practice in health professions and sciences. Each topic will prompt participants to reflect on their learning, with the aim that these reflections will help them plan their own projects using mixed methods.

Who should attend

PhD students at Monash University can claim 7.5 hours of professional development towards their graduate research hours requirements.

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

  • Describe the key features of mixed methods design in education research
  • Explain when to select a mixed methods design in education research
  • Differentiate the core mixed methods design in education research
  • Select the appropriate mixed methods design for own education research project
  • Review the decisions that arise in data collection for each of the core mixed methods designs
  • Discuss integrative data analysis and interpretation for mixed methods research
  • Evaluate considerations for enhancing the quality and reporting of education research using a mixed methods design

Testimonials

“Approachable facilitators, clear content, well structured workshop.”

Penelope Casey, Healthcare professional & PhD Student, Monash Eastern Health Clinical School

“Activities were practical, helping me to understand how to apply a mixed methods approach.”

Samantha Dix, University academic & PhD Student, Monash University

Dr Mahbub Sarkar

Senior Lecturer, Monash Education Academy

Mahbub is a senior lecturer in education research at the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences (FMNHS), as well as an Academic Development Specialist at the Monash Education Academy (MEA). He is a Senior Fellow (SFHEA) of Advance HE and an ANZAHPE Fellow.

At MEA, he designs and delivers programs for the professional development of staff across Monash faculties for high-quality teaching. In his role as the Research Coordinator of the Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education (MCSHE), his primary focus is to enhance skills, capacity, and confidence within FMNHS to conduct innovative and high-quality research in health education. He engages in interdisciplinary research, develops and delivers courses related to research methodology and educational practices, and organises research seminars and workshops.

Dr Olivia King

ADJUNCT RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education (MCSHE)

Olivia is Manager of Research Capability Building with Western Alliance. She also holds an Adjunct Research Associate position with the Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education. She graduated from Latrobe University in 2006 with a Bachelor of Podiatry (Honours) and subsequently completed her Graduate Certificate in Diabetes education in 2010 at Deakin University. She completed her PhD (Health) at Southern Cross University in 2018, exploring the interprofessional role boundaries in the interdisciplinary field of diabetes education.

Olivia's interests include health professions education research, health services research, interprofessional role boundaries, sociology of the professions, and qualitative research methods. She is passionate about building research capability in rural and regional health organisations and practitioners.

Associate Prof Simone Gibson

Professor, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health

Simone is the Director of Education for the School of Clinical Sciences and Director of Monash Centre for Scholarship in Health Education (MCSHE). She leads quality and innovation in education for health professions. She is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators and on the editorial board of their journal, Focus on Health Professional Education.

Simone is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian, registered with Dietitians Australia, and has over 20 years experience as a clinical dietitian working across all major clinical areas including intensive care, surgery and endocrinology.

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