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As part of the Masters in Open & Networked Higher Education (MONHE) study-unit ACA5057 on Research Methods, we have a guest lecturer, Dr Mike Johnson, who will be introducing students to Phenomenology as a qualitative research approach (and more). The webinar is to be held on Thursday, 13 November 2025 at 17:30 (CET). It is open for anyone interested to join in. Please use . 

Abstract:

This introduction will assist students in identifying phenomenological ideas (such as, intentionality, pre-reflective, lifeworld, wonder, bracketing, reduction, existential) and how these can be operationalised in research that is concerned with exploring lived experience. We will discuss some of the challenges of taking up what is a complex philosophical field. We will seek to answer questions such as, what distinguishes phenomenological thinking? How does phenomenology apply to empirical method? Some answers are suggested from one of the main approaches to undertaking phenomenological enquiry as elaborated by Max Van Manen. Examples will be drawn from recent projects, including phenomenological analysis of Zoom breakout rooms and using the Google Translate mobile app.

Bio-note:

Mike Johnson has over 20 years experience of administration, design and scholarship in learning technology in higher education. He's been a fixture at Networked Learning conferences since undertaking a Masters in TEL with Lancaster University in 2001. His doctorate, completed in 2019, also with Lancaster, used . His  published in 2024.