GSLC Faculty Book Reading: Essentials of Constructivist Critical Incident Technique- GSLC

Harriet Schwartz, Professor of Relational Practice and Higher Education, and Elizabeth Holloway, Faculty Emerita of the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, co-hosted a book reading and discussion featuring their publication, Essentials of Constructivist Critical Incident Technique (American Psychological Association, 2024).

Harriet Schwartz, Professor of Relational Practice and Higher Education, and Elizabeth Holloway, Faculty Emerita of the Graduate School of Leadership and Change, co-hosted a book reading and discussion featuring their publication, Essentials of Constructivist Critical Incident Technique (American Psychological Association, 2024).

In front of a packed audience, Schwartz and Holloway shared insights from their collaborative work, which provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a Constructivist Critical Incident (CIT) study. This qualitative research method is designed to explore pivotal moments in lived experiences. The book also places Constructivist CIT within the broader context of Critical Incident Technique, a method widely used in social sciences, healthcare, and business. 

They read selections from their work and engaged the audience in a rich discussion about their collaborative process. This groundbreaking publication is an invaluable resource for those interested in qualitative research methods and exploring the complex nature of human experiences. 

Learn more about the book here.