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Staff and student experiences of working together on pedagogic research projects: Partnerships in practice

Maunder, R. (2021) Staff and student experiences of working together on pedagogic research projects: Partnerships in practice. Higher Education Research and Development. 40(6), pp. 1205-1219. 0729-4360.

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Abstract:
The international interest in students as partners reflects the desire to involve students as active participants in higher education. Partnership working offers numerous beneficial outcomes but can be challenging to negotiate. Therefore, this study aimed to explore how student–staff partnerships in pedagogic research were interpreted and enacted. Twenty-one participants (12 staff, nine students) who had been part of an institutional bursary scheme where students and staff work together in partnership on research projects related to learning and teaching participated in either a semi-structured interview or focus group. Data were analysed thematically. Conceptions of effective partnerships centred on notions of togetherness and mutuality. Considerations of hierarchy and the need for flexibility in working practices underpinned perspectives. The partnerships established between staff and students reflected three approaches, comparable to the established roles of research assistant, dissertation student and research team. Implications for practice and methodological considerations are discussed.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Students as partners, partnership, pedagogic research
Creators:
Maunder, R.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
Faculties > Faculty of Health & Society > Psychology
Research Centres > Centre for Psychology and Social Sciences
Date:
19 September 2021
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 1205-1219
Journal or Publication Title:
Higher Education Research and Development
Volume:
40
Number:
6
Number of Pages:
15
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1080/07294360.2020.1809999
ISSN:
0729-4360
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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