Using Focus Group Research to Support Teaching and Learning

Winlow, Heather; Simm, David; Marvell, Alan; Schaaf, Rebecca

doi:10.1080/03098265.2012.696595

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“…In this sense, and in accordance with literature on conduction of focus groups (Catterall & Maclaran, 2006;Winlow et al, 2013), spontaneous interaction was encouraged and there were no written answers to fill in by participants, but the moderator followed a guide with the following questions • A)"was the image of the University animportantfactor for your choice? "…”

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The value trade-off in higher education service: A qualitative intercultural approach to students’ perceptions

Gallarza

Gardó

2016

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Purpose: Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have become a highly competitive market, where consumers (i.e. students) are highly involved in their choices, and managers need to focus on competitive edges. This paper aims to understand the factors that influence international Master students' choice behaviour and fulfil student expectations of customer value in HEIs. Design/methodology: With qualitative information (five focus groups) collected from international students (of 12 different nationalities) of several universities in Spain, UK and China, the paper investigates the formation of customer value as a trade-off between benefits and costs. This qualitative approach aims first at assessing this particular service through the concept of value through verifying both the positive and negative dimensions of educational service, and second, to comment on the intercultural aspects of this dual approach to higher education consumption. The contribution lays on a value-based approach as a trade-off focusing, as a step forward from the traditional sociodemographic approaches, on behavioural variables (functional, social and emotional values) and considering not just price but also non-monetary costs.

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The value trade-off in higher education service: A qualitative intercultural approach to students’ perceptions

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Gardó

2016

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“…This research is composed of four variables and 15 indicators. The number of samples taken from eight times of the number of parameters thus estimated sample size used was 120 respondents [15] [16] [17].…”

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Learning and Service Quality in Islamic Higher Education of Minority Muslim Bali

Wekke¹

2017

Proceedings of the International Conference on Ethics in Governance (ICONEG 2016)

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Abstract--The development of education, especially universities, both public and private is required to always develop science and technology. Therefore, the function of higher education is very strategic in improving the quality of resources, both human resources and infrastructure of education. Higher education institutes are required to always make changes towards more advanced education, independent and qualified in accordance with the demands of the change of global environment rapidly. This research was conducted in Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Denpasar, Bali. This paper discusses the implementation of education should look at the quality of service. Educational activities are not only oriented towards the final result the educational process, but also by proving good accountability include quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvement. Finally, the efforts to integrate the academic and religious culture should be the idol of all academicians particularly at the Islamic higher education. This research strongly supports the multiple socio-political circumstances at this time to give an opportunity to the Islamic higher education in order to further develop in the future.

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“…They were purposefully selected because o f this shared experience. It is this common communicative ground or shared experience that Winlow et al (2012) supports. Palys (2008) supports these type o f groups as the participants felt comfortable talking together and it allowed for some lively conversation about a topic they were interested in.…”

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“…It is appropriate to explore educators' beliefs using a qualitative method, such as the focus group interview, as focus groups are seen as one of the most common and important data-gathering tools (Myers & Newman, 2007). Winlow, Simm, Marvell, and Schaaf (2012) felt focus groups could be used to expose "the differences, contradictions, unique experiences, views, perceptions and attitudes expressed by different group members allowing for a richer understanding of the issues" (p. 2). Focus group methodology is a rich interactive datagathering experience.…”

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“…The focus groups were kept small, in my case, four principals and five teachers, in an effort to effectively draw out information from participants (Berg & Lune, 2012;Onwuegbuzie et al, 2009;Wibeck et al, 2007;Winlow et al, 2012). McLafferty (2004) felt focus groups needed to be large enough to provide the data needed but small enough not to be unwieldy or deter proper participation.…”

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Using Focus Group Research to Support Teaching and Learning

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The value trade-off in higher education service: A qualitative intercultural approach to students’ perceptions

The value trade-off in higher education service: A qualitative intercultural approach to students’ perceptions

Learning and Service Quality in Islamic Higher Education of Minority Muslim Bali

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