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Philosophy of Science Introduction to Social Science Research. Importance of Research, with an Emphasis on Educational Research. Central Questions. What is the importance of research? What does it do? What does it not do? What are the main sources of research? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Philosophy of ScienceIntroduction to Social Science Research
Importance of Research, with an Emphasis on Educational Research
Central Questions
What is the importance of research? What does it do? What does it not do?
What are the main sources of research?How are research topics selected?How do our paradigms shape our research approaches?
The Importance of Research-What it Does
Defines membership in a field of study, profession, or discipline.
Defines a field of study/practice, profession, or discipline.
Reveals taken-for-granted assumptions.Informs practice.Guides policy making.Stakes Claims
The Importance of Research-What it Doesn’t Do
Preserve Neutrality.Remain Apolitical.Provide Findings for Free.Merely Provide Truth or a Pathway to
Truth-seeking
Sources, Channels, and Outlets for Research
University communities.Practitioner-based settings and NGOs.Governmental offices.Foundation groups.A few words about journals and
conferences.Likewise with regard to electronic media.
How are Academic Research Topics Selected?
Individual passions,interests, and quests,Guided by the current state of the field.
Therefore…Researchers need to know their interests,And the state of the literature.
Selected Purposes of Education
To enjoy lifeTo enhance citizenshipTo increase
productivity.Liberal arts educationProblem SolvingSocial JusticeOrganizational Efficacy
Skill AcquisitionCareer TrainingSelf-fulfillment Intellectual GrowthOther:Other:Other:
Competing Paradigms in Adult Education
Reflective-HumanisticStatus Quo OrientationCritical PedagogicalOtherOther