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Title: Students' Experiences of Learning Research Methods in an Interdisciplinary Project-Based Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Language: English
Authors: Claire Wagner (ORCID 0000-0001-6758-2891), Jacques du Toit (ORCID 0000-0002-9589-4128)
Source: Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning. 2026 20(1).
Availability: Indiana University. 107 South Indiana Avenue, Bryan Hall 203B, Bloomington, IN 47405. Tel: 317-274-5647; Fax: 317-278-2360; Web site: https://scholarworks.iu.edu/journals/index.php/ijpbl/index
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 20
Publication Date: 2026
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Student Research, Research Training, Research Methodology, Interdisciplinary Approach, Student Projects, Research Projects, Active Learning, Cooperative Learning, College Students, Psychology, Urban Planning, Teamwork, Professional Development, Teaching Methods, Program Design, Research Skills, Learning Experience
ISSN: 1541-5015
Abstract: Teaching research methods is a challenging endeavor in any discipline. Approaches that offer beneficial and rewarding learning opportunities to students can improve their experiences of methods courses. This article describes research psychology students' and urban planning students' experiences of an approach that combines experiential and interdisciplinary scholarship in a university-science council research collaboration. Qualitative data from a focus group discussion and in-depth interviews generated three themes: learning about research in the real world, experiences of multidisciplinary teamwork, and professional and personal development of emerging researchers. These themes underline the importance of offering opportunities for learning about research in real-world settings, particularly when it is possible to involve external partners. We present implications of and recommendations for the implementation of the interdisciplinary project-based learning (IPjBL) strategy for teaching research methods.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1506109
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