Report on Team Teaching Session

Organized by: Department of Sociology, in association with Department of Education
Topic: Inductive and Deductive Research Approach in Social Research
Date: 8th March, 2025
Venue: CKB College, Teok

 Number of Student Participants- 22

Introduction

The Department of Sociology, in collaboration with the Department of Education, successfully organized a Team Teaching session on 8th March, 2025, focusing on the topic "Inductive and Deductive Research Approach in Social Science." The session aimed to enhance students' understanding of research methodologies, fostering analytical and critical thinking skills essential for academic research in social sciences.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the session were:

• To provide an in-depth understanding of the Inductive and Deductive research approaches.
• To highlight the significance of these methodologies in social science research.
• To encourage interactive learning through collaborative teaching methods.
• To enable students to distinguish between the two approaches and apply them in their academic research.

Resource Persons

The session was conducted by faculty members from both the Sociology and Education departments. Their expertise provided students with a comprehensive overview of the topic, incorporating theoretical explanations and practical examples.

Session Highlights

The session was structured into the following segments:

1. Introduction to Research Approaches
   The discussion began with an overview of research methodologies, emphasizing the role of induction and deduction in knowledge production.
2. Understanding Inductive Research Approach
   Faculty members elaborated on how inductive research moves from specific observations to general theories, highlighting its applicability in qualitative research.
3. Understanding Deductive Research Approach
   The deductive research approach was explained, demonstrating how it starts with a general theory or hypothesis and tests it through empirical data collection.
4. Comparative Analysis and Application
   The similarities and differences between the two approaches were discussed, with examples from social science research to illustrate their practical implementation.
5. Interactive Discussion and Student Participation
   Students actively participated in the discussion, sharing their perspectives and engaging in a Q&A session.

Conclusion

The Team Teaching session on "Inductive and Deductive Research Approach in Social Science" proved to be an enlightening and interactive experience. The collaboration between the Sociology and Education departments facilitated a multidisciplinary approach to learning. The students gained valuable insights into research methodologies, which will aid them in their future academic pursuits.

Acknowledgment

The Department of Sociology extends heartfelt gratitude to the Department of Education for their collaboration and to all faculty members and students for their enthusiastic participation, making the session a successful and enriching experience.