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Theory and philosophy in education research methodological dialogues

By: Quay, John.
Publisher: London Routledge 2018Description: xxi, 176p.ISBN: 9780815386025.Subject(s): Education--Research--Methodology DDC classification: 370.72 JOH Summary: The issue of methodology is a fundamental concern for all who engage in educational research. Presenting a series of methodological dialogues between eminent education researchers including Michael Apple, Gert Biesta, Penny Enslin, John Hattie, Nel Noddings, Michael Peters, Richard Pring and Paul Smeyers, this book explores the ways in which they have chosen and developed research methods to style their investigations and frame their arguments. These dialogues address the specialized and technical aspects of conducting educational research, conceptualize the relationship between methodology and theory, and provide in-depth discussion of concerns including falsifiability, openness, interpretation and researcher judgement.
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includes bibliography and index

The issue of methodology is a fundamental concern for all who engage in educational
research. Presenting a series of methodological dialogues between eminent education
researchers including Michael Apple, Gert Biesta, Penny Enslin, John Hattie, Nel Noddings,
Michael Peters, Richard Pring and Paul Smeyers, this book explores the ways in which they
have chosen and developed research methods to style their investigations and frame their
arguments. These dialogues address the specialized and technical aspects of conducting
educational research, conceptualize the relationship between methodology and theory, and
provide in-depth discussion of concerns including falsifiability, openness, interpretation and
researcher judgement.

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