Using Ubuntu as a Research Paradigm to Unpack How Ghanaian Novice Teachers and Their Collaborators Engaged Virtually in Collaborative International Qualitative Research

The article details how Ubuntu was incorporated into each step of the research project, shares the authors’ experiences and key learnings, and provides recommendations for researchers utilizing Ubuntu as a research paradigm. Ubuntu is an ancient African philosophy emphasizing a way of life grounded...

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Published in:International journal of qualitative methods 2024-03, Vol.23
Main Authors: Borti, Adeline M., Maurya, Rakesh K., Jones-Mensah, Ivy S., Wickramaarachchi, Thilina I.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African history
Collaboration
COVID-19
Interdependence
Pandemics
Paradigms
Qualitative research
Teachers
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Summary:The article details how Ubuntu was incorporated into each step of the research project, shares the authors’ experiences and key learnings, and provides recommendations for researchers utilizing Ubuntu as a research paradigm. Ubuntu is an ancient African philosophy emphasizing a way of life grounded in interdependence, collaboration, harmony, and community. In recent years, researchers have incorporated Ubuntu as a research paradigm to decolonize research in a sub-Saharan African context. The present article used international collaborative qualitative research conducted virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic to demonstrate the application of Ubuntu as a research paradigm for conducting research in the African context. Some of the key takeaways include technological factors to consider, establishing connections during the planning stage, and ultimately nurturing productive collaboration within virtual groups.
ISSN:1609-4069
1609-4069
DOI:10.1177/16094069241241149