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Research Designs (1): Critical Mode of Inquiry


Research Question(s)

What is the nature and significance John Dewey's writings on reflection (most likely focused on How We Think)?

Research Approach

Qualitative

Knowledge Claims
(methodology)

Constructivist

Strategies of Inquiry

Hermeneutical

Methods

Textual/rhetorical analysis, dialectic

Sample/Sampling

Key writings of John Dewey that focus on reflection. Writings by others about Dewey

Data Analysis

Interpretation,

Possible Results

The goal would be to isolate the most important texts Dewey wrote on reflection and those other texts written about Dewey. Using Dewey as the center, this study would offer a representation and interpretation of Dewey's views and enter into a dialectic with the chorus of other views on his ideas. 

Assessment

This reminds me of the Historical type of inquiry, but it is more focused.  I don't know that I am interested in focusing this much time and attention on Dewey, though I know it would be rewarding. 

WGRA?—pretty intellectual pursuit, not much interest from practitioners

Permutations

A similar type of Critical inquiry could be done focusing in Donald Schon or on Kathleen Blake Yancey.  Yancey might be interesting to do, but I don't know how much that is substantial has been written about her work, so not much range for dialectic.


 

 

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