Embodied Knowledge: The role of the implicit in qualitative research
Page published 28 March 2011
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Kevin C Krycka, Psy.D. will deliver a two–day Masterclass at Bournemouth University's Executive Business Centre. |
Date: 25 – 26 July 2011
Venue: Bournemouth University, Executive Business Centre,
89 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8EB
This masterclass will be delivered by Dr. Kevin Krycka, Director of the Master of Arts in Existential–Phenomenological Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences, at Seattle University.
This masterclass will explore the territories of ‘felt–knowing’ in qualitative research practices through lecture, discussion, and experiential practice. We will see how knowledge comes in many forms and how it is possible that as a type of knowing, which is distinct from deductive–scientific knowing, the embodied form of knowledge is particular, precise, and responsive.
According to Gendlin, embodied knowledge functions through a process called ’implicit precision’; that which “is palpably sensed and spoken from”. The implicit is sensed by us as “the reciprocal interaction, the zig–zag between the wider context and the changing conceptual pictures.” This insight is key for those of us doing qualitative research as it can broaden the reach of our projects by accounting for both lived, embodied experience and our distinct findings.
An overview of a new conceptual framework called Implicit Qualitative Research Practice is offered that assumes body, language, and situation are one occurrence that can be ‘entered into’ freshly. ‘Entering into’ is a specific practice that uses the more–than–logical inherent in any situation, and particularly in research.
To gain most benefit from the masterclass it would be most helpful if participants bring with them a research project, whatever stage stage it may be at. We will work with it in dyads and alone in such a way that the felt, embodied kind of knowing can be recognized and used in your setting.
Participation in this class will enable you to:
- Differentiate between ‘Body’ as a living process and as an inside/outside perceptual scheme.
- Describe the specific role of implicit knowing in our research practices.
- Practice a body–awareness process called ‘Focusing’.
- Explore how implicit knowledge impacts research in general and the participant’s own research project.
- Be able to discuss your own research project, as it can be informed by the Implicit Qualitative Research Practice model.
Please note: This masterclass is validated by Bournemouth University at Masters level (20 academic credits), and participants have the option to gain these credits by undertaking additional assignment work. These credits can contribute the Centre of Qualitative Research MA in Professional Practice (Qualitative Research).
Cost
The cost of this masterclass is £150. This fee includes all sessions, light refreshments and and lunch on both days.
Please note: Accommodation will not be provided but we can provide a list of nearby hotels, to suit all budgets.
Schedule for each day
9.00am – Registration (first day) and coffee
9.30am – First session begins
12.30pm – Lunch
1.30pm – Second session begins
4.30pm – Day ends
How to book
Please are limited and will be dealt with on a ‘first come, first served basis’. Please book by completing our online booking form.
