Guiding every journey through RESEARCH
Research in Irish Lifelong Guidance Group (RiLG)
Supporting Guidance Practitioners in their research
Aisling Murray Fleming
Dr. Petra Elftorp
Dr. Liam Harkin
Dr. Eimear McDonnell
Dr. Jennifer McKenzie
RiLG website
Our aims
ENHANCE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE IN LIFELONG GUIDANCE PRACTICE IN IRELAND
IMPROVE QUALITY, INCLUSIVITY, AND ADVOCACY IN GUIDANCE SERVICES
BUILD CREDIBILITY WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS
Why does Research Matter in Guidance
Understanding student/client needs
Understanding
Engaging external stakeholders (parents, employers, community)
Engaging
Informing practice as well as improving service delivery
Informing
�Practice Based Research��
Applying Universal Design Principles in Guidance
Practical Tools for Evidence- Based Practice
How to get started
Methods for Conducting Needs Analysis
Applying Universal Design Principles in Guidance
Practical Applications in Guidance
Practical Tools for Evidence-Based Practice
Free to use tools
Getting Started
What do you want to know?
How do you identify your research question?
Why is this important?
Resources (time, budget, access to research participants)
Use neutral language, be open to all findings, consider potential conflicts of interest
The narrower the question the more focussed the study
Respect for participants’ values, norms and viewpoints and their anonymity
Methods for Conducting Needs Analysis
Surveys: Designing effective questions for meaningful insights (Google Forms, MS Forms)
Focus Groups: Facilitating discussions for deeper understanding
Gathering insights from everyday interactions
Guidance Counsellor Reflections / Informal Feedback
Breakout Discussion Groups �How can you turn your research question into research? ��
Key things to consider in your research design
Who? (sample)
Where? (recruitment)
How? (method)
Conclusion & Next Steps
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ACTION PLAN: HOW TO START APPLYING RESEARCH IN PRACTICE
Q&A AND DISCUSSION
Thank you
research.in.lifelong.guidance@gmail.com