Sep 26, 2014 - evaluation concerning children and young ... Dr John Canavan, joint founder and Associate Director of the
Qualitative approaches to research and evaluation concerning children and young people with a view to informing policy Date: Thursday 9th October 2014 Time: 10:30 – 14.30 Location: NUI Galway, SAC Room, St Anthony’s Building Campus map link: http://nuigalway.ie/campus-map/ Cost: Free but places are limited so register by 26th September 2014 by email to
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The Children's Research Network for Ireland and Northern Ireland and the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway are holding a seminar on Qualitative approaches to research and evaluation concerning children and young people with a view to informing policy. The perspectives of both researchers and commissioners of research will be presented and discussed. The format will be interactive and all interested in how such research can inform policy are urged to attend. Speakers
Speakers will include: Dr John Canavan, joint founder and Associate Director of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway Dr Caroline Cullen, National Manager, Workforce Development, Tusla Dr Sheila Garrity, Academic Coordinator of the BA Honours Degree in Early Childhood Studies and Practice & Research Fellow, UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre, NUI Galway Schedule
10:30 10.45 11:00 11:30 11:45 12:15 12:30 13:15 13:45 14:00 14:30
Registration and Tea/Coffee Introduction Dr John Canavan, Doing policy-focused qualitative research – possibilities and challenges Discussion Dr Caroline Cullen, High quality research and its potential to make a difference: A research commissioner’s perspective Discussion Lunch Dr. Sheila Garrity, Qualitative research in the early years sector implications for policy and practice Discussion Panel wrap up Close
For further information contact Marian O’Dea on + 353 (0)1 416 0524 or Gráinne Larkin on +353 (0)91 495734 UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre www.childandfamilyresearch.ie Children’s Research Network for Ireland and Northern Ireland supported by Atlantic Philanthropies, Department of Children and Youth Affairs and the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister www.childrensresearchnetwork.org
