Public Involvement in Social Research and Evaluation |
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Organised by | Social Research Association |
Presenter | Dr Louca-Mai Brady and Berni Graham |
Date | 28/11/2018 |
Venue | National Council for Voluntary Organisations, 8 All Saints Street, London (tbc) |
Map | View in Google Maps (N1 9RL) |
Contact | Lindsay Adams T: 0207 998 0304 E: [email protected] |
Description |
Involving the public in research and evaluation means that research design and delivery is carried out ‘with’ and ‘by’ members of the public rather than ‘for’ or ‘about’ them. A growing evidence base, particularly in health and social care research, shows that involving those who are the focus of research has a positive impact on what is researched, how research is conducted and the impact of findings. Research and evaluation which actively involves the public can lead to policies and services that better reflect the priorities and concerns of those most directly affected by them, and is increasingly expected by research commissioners. However, an understanding of the theoretical and ideological underpinnings of public involvement, along with knowledge of participatory methods, are necessary to ensure that involvement avoids tokenism and is meaningful, effective and sustainable. Drawing on the tutors’ extensive experience and proven expertise in this field, the course combines theory with practical examples of public involvement and participatory methods. It provides an opportunity for participants to develop an understanding of the choices and processes involved and time to consider how these could be applied to their own work. Topics covered
Who will benefit? This course is suitable for people with practical experience of research and/or evaluation (qualitative or quantitative), who want to learn more about why and how they might involve the public in their work. Learning outcomes By the end of the day participants will:
Course tutors
Both tutors are senior researchers with extensive experience of applied social research and evaluation, supporting public involvement in research and considerable expertise in supporting the involvement of less frequently heard groups, including children and young people.
Dr Louca-Mai Brady has particular expertise in qualitative, participative and health research, and has supported and written about young people’s involvement in research, evaluation and research commissioning for many years. In 2017 she was awarded a PhD for a participative research study on ‘embedding children and young people’s participation in health services and research’. Alongside her freelance and training work Louca-Mai is currently a Research Associate at Kingston University and St George’s Joint Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, where her responsibilities include involving people who have experienced mental health challenges in all stages of the research process. From 2007-2016 Louca-Mai was also an advisory member of INVOLVE, the National Institute for Health Research advisory group that supports public involvement in health, public health and social care research. Twitter: @Dr_Loucamai
Berni Graham is a senior researcher with experience of designing, managing and conducting research and evaluation in areas including health, education, social care, early years, welfare, disability, parenting, community development and the environment. She has evaluated several public engagement projects and collaborated with groups of the public to jointly develop evaluation methods and questions. As well as designing and delivering training to professionals on conducting their own evaluations and research projects, Berni regularly trains and supports adults and young people as peer and community researchers. Website: www.bernigraham.co.uk |
Level | Entry (no or almost no prior knowledge) |
Cost | £260.00 Members of SRA pay £195 |
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Region | Greater London |
Keywords | Evaluation Research |
Related publications and presentations | Evaluation Research |