Skip to main content Site map

Research Methods for Pedagogy


Research Methods for Pedagogy

Paperback by Nind, Prof. Melanie (University of Southampton, UK); Curtin, Dr Alicia (University College Cork, Ireland); Hall, Professor Kathy (University College Cork, Ireland)

Research Methods for Pedagogy

£26.99

ISBN:
9781474242813
Publication Date:
6 Oct 2016
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:
Bloomsbury Academic
Pages:
296 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 10 - 15 May 2024
Research Methods for Pedagogy

Description

Aspects of pedagogy are frequently researched, but the concept itself is poorly understood. More than just teaching and learning, pedagogy is about values, identities, relationships and interactions bounded by context. As such, researchers of pedagogy face the challenge of working out what constitutes pedagogical texts, data or evidence, and how these can be generated and understood. Research Methods for Pedagogy begins by exploring the different conceptualisations of pedagogy and their implications for how it is researched. The authors reflect on how their sociocultural stance on pedagogy influences the methods they choose to focus on in the book. Moving beyond just schools and formal pedagogies into informal and everyday pedagogies, the authors use a range of case studies across educational sectors and cultures to discuss methods for researching pedagogy. Common approaches such as ethnography and action research are included alongside some quantitative and quasi-experimental methods and often less familiar participatory, multimodal and reflective methods. The authors demonstrate the relationships between theoretical stance, pedagogical context and research approach. Finally, the book addresses the complexity of pedagogy research through discussion of particular ethical and relational aspects as it highlights innovations and developments in research methods for pedagogy. Boxed case studies, reflections on real research projects, a glossary of key terms and an annotated list of further reading all help to guide students and scholars through their research design and choice of methods in this area.

Contents

Acknowledgements Series Editor Preface A Glossary of Research Methods and Approaches Introduction Part I: Conceptions of Pedagogy and Implications for Research Introduction to Part One: Conceptions of Pedagogy and Implications for Research Chapter 1: Pedagogy - Theoretical Perspectives and Methodological Implications Chapter 2: Different Pedagogies - Different Research Methods: Values into Practice Chapter 3: Teasing out Pedagogy: The Art, Craft and Science Part II: Researching Pedagogy in Context Introduction to Part Two: Researching Pedagogy in Context Chapter 4: Researching Pedagogy in Early Childhood Settings: Ethnographic, Multimodal and Chapter 5: Researching Pedagogy in Schools: Methods Focused on Classroom Interaction, Chapter 6: Researching the Everyday and Out-of-School: Research Methods and Innovation Part Three: Researching the Hidden and Hard-to-know Introduction to Part Three: Researching the Hidden and Hard-to-know Chapter 7: Pedagogy as Interaction: Methods for Reflecting on Interaction and Methods Chapter 8: Pedagogy Embodied: Methods of Analysis for Embodied Practice Chapter 9: Pedagogy as Space: Pushing Methodological Boundaries Conclusion References Index

Back

University of Sunderland logo