Description
Book SynopsisThis is a book for all researchers in educational settings whose research is motivated by considerations of justice, fairness and equity. It addresses questions such researchers have to face. Will a prior political or ethical commitment bias the research? How far can the ideas of empowerment or 'giving a voice' be realised? How can researchers who research communities to which they belong deal with the ethical issues of being both insider and outsider?
The book provides a set of principles for doing educational research for social justice. These are rooted in considerations of methodology, epistemology and power relations, and provide a framework for dealing with the practical issues of collaboration, ethics, bias, empowerment, voice, uncertain knowledge and reflexivity, at all stages of research from getting started to dissemination and taking responsibility as members of the wider community of educational researchers.
Theoretical arguments and the realities of practical
Trade Review"...insightful and thought-provoking, challenging readers'beliefs about educational practice." - Assessment in Education
Table of ContentsPart one: Introduction and context
Taking sides, getting change
Research for social justice?
some examples
Part two: Theoretical frameworks for practical purposes
Truths and methods
Facts and values
power/knowledge
Living with uncertainty in educational research
Educational research for social justice
a framework
Part three: Practical possibilities
Getting started
the research process
Getting justice
empowerment and voice
Better knowledge
Educational research at large
Appendix
References
Index.
