Vive la Différence? Comparing “Like with Like” in Studies of Learners’ Ideas in Diverse Educational Contexts
Author
Source
Education Research International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
This paper considers the status of educational research that looks to replicate previous findings in a novel educational context, taking as its focus an active area of research in a range of national contexts: studies into students’ ideas about scientific topics.
The paper considers the circumstances under which a “replication” study should be considered to offer original new knowledge worthy of publication in international research journals.
It is argued here that there are sound principled reasons to expect studies undertaken in different educational contexts to be able to contribute to a progressive research programme, and so researchers should be encouraged to undertake such work.
However, technically competent papers submitted to prestigious journals will be rejected if they are considered to merely replicate previous work without offering novel empirical or theoretical content that is considered to make an original contribution.
This paper explores the basis for welcoming research “testing-out” published findings in new contexts and considers the place of such studies within a progressive research programme.
This analysis can inform research design for those looking to explore learners’ ideas in local educational contexts, by offering clear guidance on the forms of research likely to offer significant contributions to public knowledge.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Taber, Keith S.. 2012. Vive la Différence? Comparing “Like with Like” in Studies of Learners’ Ideas in Diverse Educational Contexts. Education Research International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451351
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Taber, Keith S.. Vive la Différence? Comparing “Like with Like” in Studies of Learners’ Ideas in Diverse Educational Contexts. Education Research International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451351
American Medical Association (AMA)
Taber, Keith S.. Vive la Différence? Comparing “Like with Like” in Studies of Learners’ Ideas in Diverse Educational Contexts. Education Research International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451351
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-451351