02517nam 2200613Ia 450 991082239640332120240416125506.01-281-12977-197866111297740-335-23027-X(CKB)1000000000411194(EBL)316327(OCoLC)244997979(SSID)ssj0000144169(PQKBManifestationID)11148670(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000144169(PQKBWorkID)10121586(PQKB)11232645(MiAaPQ)EBC316327(Au-PeEL)EBL316327(CaPaEBR)ebr10197033(CaONFJC)MIL112977(OCoLC)781319060(EXLCZ)99100000000041119420070327d2007 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrEducation and theory strangers in paradigms /Gary Thomas1st ed.Maidenhead Open University Press20071 online resource (199 p.)Conducting educational researchDescription based upon print version of record.0-335-21179-8 Includes bibliographical references and index.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 coverExamines 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.Conducting educational research.EducationPhilosophyTheory (Philosophy)EducationPhilosophy.Theory (Philosophy)370.1Thomas Gary1950-1598441MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910822396403321Education and theory4061222UNINA