Is educational theory dead?
Wilf Carr argues that it is, here (follow the links): Carr, W. (2006) Education without theory, British Journal of Educational Studies, 54(2) 136-159.
For future sessions, please nominate texts so we have a variety of stimuli to set us thinking, discussing and generally disturbing the brain cells. The ‘default’ texts for the remainder of this term are (click on the titles and follow links):
I look forward to seeing you on Friday afternoons in the library and reading your comments on this blog.
Tim Cain
One response to “Food for thought, this autumn”
Many thanks for a stimulating conversation. So I think we’re agreed,
– educational theory is mostly rhetoric
– educational practice is a craft
– all research monies should go to the philosophers
Isn’t it lovely, to feel that you’ve solved the world’s problems?
Have a good weekend,
Tim