Education and theory : strangers in paradigms / Gary Thomas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thomas, Gary, 1950-

Series:

Conducting educational research.

Conducting educational research

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education--Philosophy.

Education.

Theory (Philosophy).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (199 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Maidenhead : Open University Press, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Examines what theory means for both student and researcher and questions whether the confidence in educational theory is justified. This book also examines some theoretically significant influences on educational thought and practice in the twentieth century. It is intended for academics, researchers, teachers and students of education.

Contents:

Front cover; Half title; Title; Copy right; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Journeys to understanding theory; Chapter 2 What's the use of theory in education?; Chapter 3 Where's the theory? Behind you! (Oh No It Isn't!); Chapter 4 Theory and the rational mind; Chapter 5 Theory's spell: on qualitative inquiry and educational research; Chapter 6 The use and abuse of 'theory': grounded theory; Chapter 7 Less theory; References; Index; Back cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-281-12977-1

9786611129774

0-335-23027-X

OCLC:

244997979