preface

Part 1: A Guide to Grounded Theory Methods

Chapter 1: Why Grounded Theory?
1.
The significance of grounded theory in the discussion of expanding research methodology in educational administration.
2.
The Position of Various Qualitative Research Approaches and Grounded Theory Methods
3.
Characteristics of pragmatic qualitative research compared to quantitative research

Chapter 2: The Concept, Development, and Types of Grounded Theory
1.
The concept of grounded theory
2.
The development of grounded theory methods and why understanding them is important.
3.
Types and basic positions of grounded theory methods

Chapter 3: Theorizing Logic of Grounded Theory Methods
1.
Theories and theorizing logic pursued in the grounded theory method
2.
The problem of justifying inductive-qualitative theorizing pursued in the grounded theory method
3.
Epistemological Foundations of Grounded Theory Methods

Chapter 4: Practical Case Studies, Grounded Theory Methods, and Action Research
1.
Practical case studies, grounded theory methods, and action research
2.
Exploring the potential of action-oriented grounded theory methods

Part 2: Writing a Paper Using Grounded Theory Methods

Chapter 5: Current Status and Critical Reflection on Grounded Theory Methods
1.
Problem recognition
2.
Basic framework and research procedures for analyzing grounded theory research trends
3.
Current Status of Grounded Theory Methods in Educational Administration Research
4.
Discussion and exploration of future development directions

Chapter 6: Designing Grounded Theory Research
1.
Research suitable for conducting using grounded theory methods
2.
Grounded theory research design in practice

Chapter 7 Preparations Before Going to the Field
1.
Types of data required and collection procedures for grounded theory research
2.
Selecting interviewees and creating a schedule for on-site visits (interviews)
3.
Writing interview questions

Chapter 8: Data Collection in the Field: Interviews and Participant Observation
1.
The Practice of Interviewing in Grounded Theory Research
2.
Participant observation in grounded theory research 4
3.
Writing field notes and reflective journals
4.
Things to do immediately after the interview

Chapter 9: Data Analysis in Grounded Theory Methods
1.
Things to prepare before starting data analysis
2.
Preliminary discussion regarding the performance of coding in grounded theory methods
3.
The practice of coding in grounded theory methods
4.
The concept and criteria for judging 'theoretical saturation'

Chapter 10: The Practice of Writing Grounded Theory Papers
1.
How to Approach Writing a Thesis
2.
Writing a Dissertation Using Grounded Theory Methods
3.
Considerations for Good Grounded Theory Research

Part 3: A Grounded Theory Method for Understanding at Your Own Level

Chapter 11: Questions Frequently Asked by Students
1.
Fundamental questions about the grounded theory method itself
2.
Questions that arise during the research design process
3.
Questions that arise during data collection: theoretical sensitivity, theoretical sampling, and saturation.
4.
Questions that arise during data analysis: coding paradigm, analysis focus, and core categories.

Appendix List of Grounded Theory Articles Published in Educational Journals

References
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