Taking Deliberative Research Online

Sessions and Times

Two sessions, 10:00 to 13:00

Overview

This course explores the principles, benefits and limitations of deliberative approaches to social research and engagement, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities of delivering these online. We cover a combination of theory and practical examples to consider both doing deliberative research and being a deliberative researcher.

Topics Covered

• competencies and ethics of being a deliberative researcher.
• overview of the theoretical principles of deliberation
• how principles of deliberation are more recently being used in answering social research questions.
• uses, benefits and limitations of these methods in both on and off-line contexts.
• how to design, conduct and facilitate a synchronous online deliberative workshop using video technology
• guidance on the role of the moderator in events including strategies for participation.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

• differentiate between deliberative research and other analogous methods (e.g. focus groups) and understand when it is appropriate to use deliberative approaches.
• design and conduct an online deliberative workshop.
• understand the role and key skills required of moderators.
• identify the ethical considerations and frameworks useful to deliberative research.

Target Audience

This course is suitable for those with existing experience of the theory and practice of qualitative research and aimed at those who have responsibility for designing, commissioning and overseeing the delivery of research projects.

Cost

This course is currently only available for in-house delivery, for further information and rates please contact us on natcenlearning@natcen.ac.uk.