Originally posted to eBridge, 5 February 2013
Reading through Colquhoon (2006) and watching Robertson's (2007)
video has really made me question the nature of research, and the assumptions
that we all make. Trying to carry out research in an objective, scientific
manner may not work very well for an educational context, because we must expect
that results will differ greatly according to when & where we undertake our
research - everyone has different perceptions of reality. Therefore positivist
approaches are not as appropriate as interpretive or critical methods.
Unfortunately since my background is very much in the positivist disciples, I
will have to identify and ditch any assumptions that are influencing me this
way…
References:
- Colquhoon, D. (2006). Research Methods in Education Contexts. University of Hull
- Robertson, I. (2007). Major Positions In Research Method. [online video] Available at: <http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=srRYdpVYD2A> [Accessed February 2013]
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