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5.3 EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES

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Article published in Level3, Issue 3, May 2005. http://level3.dit.ie/html/issue3_list.html#.

Abstract

This paper describes the evolution of a consultation process utilized by the Technological University Dubin (DIT) as part of a quality review process. An emphasis is placed on outlining: the collaborative nature of the enquiry; the guidelines and code of ethics adopted; the social research methodology utilized both quantitative (online surveys, staff n=1831, student’s n=21094) and qualitative (6 staff focus groups n=45 and 4 stakeholder focus groups n=24 and faculty board submissions 6). Instrument construction, theme sheet design and sampling procedures and response rate are detailed. The author, as consultation facilitator, provides an narrative of events and applies theory to actual practice. He claims that the DIT operationalized the consultation process under the principles of inclusion, openness and transparency, and that the process captured both a valid and reliable account of the attitudes and opinions of the DIT community.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.21427/D71041

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