Capacity Building Selesai

RCE Strengthens Qualitative Research Skills Through LevelUp Program

Muthia Fahriyah Puspitasari 24 June 2026
Program Description
JEMBER – To strengthen research quality through valid and in-depth qualitative data collection, the Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCE) organized the LevelUp Program under the theme "Qualitative Data Collection Strategies and Techniques". The training was held at the RCE Office, 5th Floor of the ISDB Building, on Wednesday, June 24. The program featured Erwin Nur Rif'ah, S.Sos., M.A., Ph.D., a RCE Researcher and Lecturer at the Faculty of Public Health (FKM), University of Jember, as the keynote speaker. The training was designed to help participants develop practical qualitative research skills, including preparing interview guides, conducting in-depth interviews, using probing techniques, and documenting research data systematically. "Research assistants are expected to collect data objectively and in depth. They must be able to use active probing techniques to explore informants' responses without judging or influencing their answers," said Erwin Nur Rif'ah. Instead of a regular seminar, the program focused on interactive learning through hands-on activities. Following the presentation session, participants were divided into small groups and assigned real case studies. Each group prepared a set of interview questions before taking part in a role-play session, where they practiced conducting interviews using open-ended questions to explore participants' perspectives. Each simulation was followed by a comprehensive review led by the speaker. During the review session, the speaker provided feedback on how participants used probing techniques and reminded them to remain neutral during interviews. Participants were also reminded to avoid closed-ended questions and not to influence informants' answers. The program concluded with an interactive discussion, allowing participants to reflect on the challenges they encountered during the practice session and seek further clarification from the speaker. Through this LevelUp Program, RCE aims to strengthen the members' qualitative research skills while establishing a standardized foundation for qualitative research practices. The program is expected to help research assistants become more disciplined, analytical, and confident in conducting qualitative research, allowing them to contribute more effectively to future RCE research projects.
Program Information
  • Category Capacity Building
  • Status Selesai
  • Author Muthia Fahriyah Puspitasari
  • Date 24 June 2026
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