AMEI Educational Research Methodology Series 2020- Thematic Analysis

What is Thematic Analysis, and how can you apply it in your qualitative educational research?

Thematic Analysis is a widely used method for identifying, analysing and reporting patterns (or themes) within qualitative data. Join us as Dr Gareth Terry share the six-step Thematic Analysis approach for qualitative education researchers! Developed by Prof Virginia Braun and Prof Victoria Clarke, renowned qualitative psychologists, the six-step Thematic Analysis approach has served as a rigorous and lucid guide for qualitative researchers interested in constructing rich and nuanced themes based on their data set. Their published paper on Thematic Analysis has also been cited more than 55,000 times since 2006.

AMEI Education Grand Round:
Adopting Qualitative Research, Thematic Analysis and Contributions to Health Professions Education Knowledge
2 Nov (Mon) | 10am - 11am SGT (2pm - 3pm NZST) | View eLecture Here

Qualitative research tends to be marginalised within many academic domains, including health professions education. This marginalisation is often due to misconceptions about the types of knowledge that can be generated from qualitative data, and what constitutes ‘valid’ knowledge.

Gain insights from Dr Gareth Terry on the ways that qualitative research can inform and enhance the production of health professions education knowledge. The lecture will draw on a thematic analysis of data collected in the Centre for Person Centred Research at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) over a ten-year period to illustrate the important insights qualitative data can provide.

It will also emphasise on the importance of qualitative work in providing a complete picture of the clinical encounter as well as detailing some important features of person-centred care that patient accounts can bring to this picture.

Registration Details:

Click here to register online by 16 Oct 2020.
This is a complimentary session for all to attend, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

AMEI Workshop:
Thematic Analysis Workshop ^{*LIMITED SLOTS ONLY*}
3 & 4 Nov (Tue & Wed) | 10am - 12pm SGT (2pm - 4pm NZST) | Via Zoom

The workshop will introduce the principles and practice of reflexive Thematic Analysis as described by Professors Virginia Braun and Victoria Clarke. It aims to support educators who are planning to undertake qualitative research, or those who have already collected qualitative data and are unsure how to analyse it, or those who are supervising or supporting students using qualitative data.

While focused broadly, the workshop which will be a mix of short lectures, practical activity, and group work, is aimed at supporting postgraduate students and those new to qualitative research or to reflexive thematic analysis.

Workshop Fee (subject to change):

This workshop is chargeable at S$250, subjected to prevailing GST rates.

Registration Details:

For SingHealth and Duke-NUS healthcare professionals, kindly register your interest with your respective ACPs / Colleges during the Harmonised Call for Faculty Development Programmes (Cycle 3). Applications open on 31 Aug 2020.
For self-funded participants, kindly register via email.

Note: Registration closes 25 Sep. Priority will be given to participants who have not attended the ERMS 2019. All applications will be reviewed and successful registrants will receive an email notification by mid-Oct.

AMEI Consultation:
Consultation Sessions with Dr Gareth Terry ^{*LIMITED SLOTS ONLY*}
5 & 6 Nov (Thu & Fri) | 10am - 12pm SGT (2pm - 4pm NZST) | Via Zoom

Have an idea for a qualitative research project, but not sure where to start? Seeking feedback on the ‘Methods’ section of your qualitative research project? Book a one-on-one consultation session with Dr Gareth Terry, and gain personalised recommendations to improve your qualitative educational research project!

There are a total of six 30-min consultation sessions available across two days:

Thu, 5 Nov

Session 1 | 1000am - 1030am SGT (200pm - 230pm NZST)
Session 2 | 1045am - 1115am SGT (245pm - 315pm NZST)
Session 3 | 1130am - 1200pm SGT (330pm - 400pm NZST)

Fri, 6 Nov

Session 4 | 1000am - 1030am SGT (200pm - 230pm NZST)
Session 5 | 1045am - 1115am SGT (245pm - 315pm NZST)
Session 6 | 1130am - 1200pm SGT (330pm - 400pm NZST)

Consultation Fee (subject to change):

Each 30-min consultation session is chargeable at S$100, subjected to prevailing GST rates.

Registration Details:

For SingHealth and Duke-NUS healthcare professionals, kindly register your interest with your respective ACPs / Colleges during the Harmonised Call for Faculty Development Programmes (Cycle 3). Applications open on 31 Aug 2020.
For self-funded participants, kindly register via email.

About the Speaker

Dr Gareth Terry
Senior Lecturer, Centre for Person Centred Research, School of Clinical Sciences,
Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand

Dr Gareth Terry is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Person Centred Research in the School of Clinical Sciences at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). He has had a wealth of experience doing Thematic Analysis, conducting numerous empirical research projects, writing methodological publications, and facilitating or co-facilitating a number of Thematic Analysis workshops in Aotearoa/New Zealand and the United Kingdom. He is also co-author with Nikki Hayfield on the upcoming book on Thematic Analysis published by the APA.