TY  - CHAP
AB  - Abstract This chapter explores the potential of grounded theory research methods for eliciting threshold concepts. It begins with an overview of threshold concept theory, then reviews current methodological approaches, as well as challenges encountered, when researching threshold concepts. The discussion argues for the suitability of grounded theory for this purpose, using a specific case for illustration. Specific elements of the research design that strengthened the use of grounded theory in the exploration of threshold concepts are described. The case example used is of graduate students and practicing professionals’ learning experiences when acquiring expertise in the online environment. The case is used to demonstrate the grounded theory method’s efficacy for eliciting evidence of transformative learning experiences, leading to implications for improving curriculum design.
VL  - 2
SN  - 978-1-78635-895-0, 978-1-78635-894-3/2056-3752
DO  - 10.1108/S2056-375220160000002001
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/S2056-375220160000002001
AU  - M. Tucker Virginia
AU  - Bruce Christine
AU  - L. Edwards Sylvia
PY  - 2016
Y1  - 2016/01/01
TI  - Using Grounded Theory to Discover Threshold Concepts in Transformative Learning Experiences
T2  - Theory and Method in Higher Education Research
T3  - Theory and Method in Higher Education Research
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 23
EP  - 46
Y2  - 2024/04/24
ER  -