Meanings and Motivation in Education Research

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Margaret M. Baguley (University of Southern Queensland, Australia) Yvonne S. Findlay

Meanings and Motivation in Education Research

Margaret M. Baguley (University of Southern Queensland, Australia), Yvonne S. Findlay, Martin C. Kerby

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Routledge
22 April 2015

Philosophy & theory of education; Higher & further education, tertiary education

Meanings and Motivation in Education Research demonstrates the vibrant and vital connection between the researcher and their research. Research is often perceived as an entity which is seemingly produced in isolation; however, there are many important factors which are involved, and this book explores the complexities of investigating the specific areas of meaning and motivation for researchers working in the education sector.

With contributions from authors drawn from the field of education in various stages of their career, the perspectives shared in this book are from a diverse range of countries including Australia, Canada, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Key topics include:

personal and professional identity

narrative inquiry as method

teacher educators as researchers

conducting education research

mixed methods in educational research

Foregrounding the personal experiences, interests and motivations of educational researchers Meanings and Motivation in Education Research proves important insights into current discussions in educational research including researchers’ identities, the ways they conduct research and most importantly the impact institutional and personal politics have on their work. This will be a valuable text for educators, education researchers, policy-makers and practitioners across the globe.

Edited by: Margaret M. Baguley (University of Southern Queensland Australia), Yvonne S. Findlay, Martin C. Kerby
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 317g
ISBN: 9781138810280
ISBN 10: 1138810282
Pages: 198
Publication Date: 22 April 2015
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Margaret M. Baguley is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts at the Springfield campus of the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Yvonne S. Findlay is an Associate Lecturer in the Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts at the Toowoomba campus of the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. Martin C. Kerby is the Museum Curator and Archivist at St Joseph’s Nudgee College, Brisbane and also lectures at the Springfield campus of the University of Southern Queensland, Australia.

Reviews for Meanings and Motivation in Education Research

Chapter 2 (The Table Where Rich People Sit: A Turn Towards Narrative Inquiry as Method, Phenomenon, and Pedagogy) - Winner of the Outstanding Publication Award (American Education Research Association Narrative Research Special Interest Group)