Grounded Theory: methodology applied in education research

Abstract

It is identified that the grounded theory is little used in research in the area of Education. It presents different modes of interpretation according to whether it is Straussian or constructivist. It is questioned: how to characterize the GT steps and the possible applications in education research. It was delimited to describe the steps for the collection and analysis of the data in the research carried out with the grounded theory. Theoretical exploratory basis was used because it allows a deepening in the object of study and the establishment of bases for future researches. The experience with this methodology allowed to make the communication in a reflected way that could be of great value to the researchers in the area of education.