QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION

Abstract

This study aimed to present the main methods and instruments of the qualitative approach in the area of ​​Education. The methodology used was the bibliographic review, which perpetuates the use of scientific articles and book chapters focused on scientific research, with emphasis on case studies, observation, action research and interviews, due to their characteristics and particularities. This study aimed to bring the reader closer to the central aspects of the qualitative approach, in order to seek to deepen knowledge about the method chosen in the study. It is argued that in scientific research, the most important thing is to produce knowledge that, in addition to being useful, is focused on subjectivity and guided by the humanist character, as established in the area of ​​Education.