Carla Quesada Pallarès
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
SIG Coordinator
Coordinators
Mission Statement
Research methods are at the core of any empirical study. Learning researchers have at their disposal a rich repertoire of different qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method designs that correspond with different underlying methodological and epistemological paradigms. These methods are associated with various units of analysis on individual and collective levels.
The aim of the SIG is to offer a forum and platform for all those who wish to engage in discussions, dialogues, reflections, and joint collaborations on methods in learning research. In doing so, the SIG is open for all methods, methodologies, and epistemologies that address the processes, practices, and outcomes of human learning. Some key questions are:
- How does learning theory inform the use and development of methods?
- What are the affordances of different epistemologies? What are their consequences for units of analysis, re-constructions, and operationalizations to study how humans learn?
- (How) Should we integrate, combine, and mix methods in learning research? What are the potential pitfalls and benefits?
- Which new and innovative methods and approaches emerge in the field? How do they inform the study of learning and instruction?
- How can we ensure robustness and rigor when applying methods in learning research?
- How can (new) scholars be educated and trained about methods in learning research?
EARLI Methods Chat
EARLI Methods Chats are low-key meetings in which EARLI members gather to talk about their experiences, ideas, questions... regarding a specific methodological topic. They are designed for both junior and senior researchers, for beginners, experts, and anyone in between. The idea is that we can all learn from each other. Whoever you are, please join us if you want to chat about methods and meet like-minded peers!
Zoom Link for the Methods Chat
Upcoming Methods Chats
Noticing in Action: Using Video Vignettes and Qualitative Content Analysis to Explore Pre-Service Teachers‘ Competence Development
December 10th 2024, 1pm-2pm (CET)
Discussant: Dr. Denis Weger (University of Vienna, Austria)
Photovoice methodology in researching equal educational opportunities
January 21st 2025, 1pm - 2pm (CET)
Discussant: Katrien Hermans (University Hasselt, Belgium)
Panel Discussion: Career opportunities on research methods inside and outside academia
February, 4th 2025, 1pm - 2pm (CET)
What career opportunities do I have with my skills in research methodologies inside and outside academia?
How can I make the most of my methodological skills in my career choice?
How can I pave my way to the right job for me?
Prof. Dr. Judith Schonenboom (Professor for Empirical Pedagogy; University of Vienna) and Dr. Paulina Robalino (Head of People Data Science & Research; SILK Research Centre) are experienced researchers inside and outside academia and are going to discuss these questions in order to enrich our career planning with valuable perspectives and experiences.
Past Methods Chats
Tackling challenges in education with educational design research
May 14th 2024, 1pm - 2pm
Discussant: Dr. Denis Weger (University of Vienna)
Joint Poetic Transcription: Discussions about the art and method
April 23rd 2024, 1pm-2pm
Discussant: Felipe Sanchez Burgos (Lancaster University)
Measuring and Triangulating Implicit and Explicit Attitudes
February 7th 2024, 1pm-2pm
Discussant: Aldin Alijagic (University of Augsburg, Germany)
Eye-Tracking as a Process-Based Methodology to Assess Teachers’ Professional Vision
January 10th 2024, 1pm-2pm
Discussant: Dr. Ann-Sophie Grub (Saarland University, Germany)
Connecting the Dots: The Power of Network Analysis in Conjunction with SEM and CFA
November 29th 2023, 1pm-2pm
Discussant: Dr. Paulina Robalino (SILK Research Centre, Spain)
Upcoming Conferences
SIG 17 Biannual Conference 2026
... to be announced soon!
Past Conferences
SIG 4 & 17 Biannual Conference 2024
- Teme: Navigating the Changing Landscape: Embracing Innovation and Evidence in Higher Education
- Date: 25th - 27th of September, 2024
- Place: Utrecht, Netherlands
- Conference Website
SIG 17 Biennial Conference 2020 (CANCELLED)
- Theme: Tidying the toolbox: trials, blunders, and challenges overcome in research on learning and education
- Date: 9th - 10th of September, 2020
- Place: Vienna, Austria
SIG 17 & 25 Biennial Conference 2018
- Theme: Dialogue between ontology and epistemology - New perspectives on theory and methodology in research on learning and education
- Date: 27th - 28th of August, 2018
- Place: Cambridge University, United Kingdom