Dr. Grace J. Liang: Qualitative Research in Educational Leadership

In this interview, Dr. Grace L. Liang, an associate professor at Kansas State University, discusses her journey and experiences in qualitative research within the field of educational leadership. Dr. Liang shares her background, including her doctoral studies at the University of Georgia, and highlights common mistakes students make, the difference between popular and dense texts, and the significance of philosophical alignment in research. She also offers practical advice to doctoral students on how to approach and excel in qualitative research.

00:00 Introduction
00:48 Grace Jia's Background and Journey into Qualitative Research
06:16 Challenges and Misconceptions in Qualitative Research
12:47 Philosophical Foundations and Methodological Approaches
21:25 Popular Texts vs. Rich, Dense Texts in Research
26:52 Navigating Dissertation Quality
27:53 Recommended Journals for Qualitative Research
29:05 Common Mistakes in Qualitative Research
29:43 Understanding Phenomenology and Interpretivism
31:52 Philosophical Stances in Research
33:46 Aligning Theory with Methodology
37:35 Challenges in Theorizing Research Findings
47:19 Diverse Methodologies and Their Importance
50:14 Practical Advice for Doctoral Students

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