The ability to engage with empirical research in a meaningful way is a vital skill for public administration (PA) students and graduates. Yet, while research methods are essential skills for PA students, it is widely acknowledged that teaching research methods in the context of social science programmes and PA in particular faces challenges. To address these challenges, namely negative perceptions of research methods in combination with misconceptions about the value of methodological knowledge and skills and the resulting lack of engagement, different approaches have been put forth. These comprise stronger links between the course content and research methods as well as the integration of hands-on experiences. This article presents a reflective analysis of a collaborative approach, which integrates hands-on experience while highlighting the value of methodological skills and knowledge for public sector organisations and linking research methods to students’ future careers.

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合作的力量：对公共行政研究方法教学合作方法的思考

以有意义的方式参与实证研究的能力是公共管理 (PA) 学生和毕业生的一项重要技能。然而，虽然研究方法是 PA 学生的基本技能，但人们普遍承认，在社会科学项目和特别是 PA 背景下教授研究方法面临挑战。为了应对这些挑战，即对研究方法的负面看法、对方法学知识和技能的价值的误解以及由此导致的缺乏参与，已经提出了不同的方法。这些包括课程内容和研究方法之间更紧密的联系以及实践经验的整合。本文对协作方法进行了反思性分析，