For beginning researchers, theory can be one of the most stimulating - yet intellectually daunting - aspects of academic work. "Applying Theory to Educational Research" provides new educational researchers with a uniquely accessible introduction to the process of selecting and applying theories in their own work. Written by a team of leading educationalists writing from the perspective of new researchers, clearly structured chapters introduce individual theorists and their ideas, present their applications and limitations, and provide extensive references and suggestion for further reading. Major theorists such as Pierre Bourdieu, Michel Foucault, Max Weber, Jacques Derrida, and Lev Vygotsky are included, along with many more recent educational theorists. Throughout the text, helpful hints and signposts are provided to alert readers to the potential pitfalls of applying theory.
Innovative and illuminating, "Applying Theory to Educational Research" offers a wealth of practical insights that will point the way for novice researchers struggling to navigate an often daunting intellectual obstacle course.
For beginning researchers, theory can be one of the most stimulating - yet intellectually daunting - aspects of academic work. "Applying Theory to Educational Research" provides new educational researchers with a uniquely accessible introduction to the process of selecting and applying theories in their own work. Written by a team of leading educationalists writing from the perspective of new researchers, clearly structured chapters introduce individual theorists and their ideas, present their applications and limitations, and provide extensive references and suggestion for further reading. Major theorists such as Pierre Bourdieu, Michel Foucault, Max Weber, Jacques Derrida, and Lev Vygotsky are included, along with many more recent educational theorists. Throughout the text, helpful hints and signposts are provided to alert readers to the potential pitfalls of applying theory.
Innovative and illuminating, "Applying Theory to Educational Research" offers a wealth of practical insights that will point the way for novice researchers struggling to navigate an often daunting intellectual obstacle course.
Imprint | John Wiley & Sons |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2011 |
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First published | 2011 |
Editors | Jeff Adams, Matt Cochrane, Linda Dunne |
Format | Electronic book text |
Pages | 248 |
Edition | 1st edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-119-95085-1 |
Barcode | 9781119950851 |
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LSN | 1-119-95085-6 |