Participatory Research with Students in Higher Education

This module addresses the growing use of participatory methods with increasingly diverse higher education students, emphasizing partnership building, active participation, and strategies for overcoming common challenges in academic settings.

Akua Quoa explores participatory research with today’s diverse student population that combines online, campus-based, and workplace learning while balancing multiple responsibilities including work and family commitments. The presentation emphasizes the importance of building equal partnerships and fostering active participation, while providing practical solutions for common challenges including poor recruitment, disengaged participants, and incomplete tasks.