Creating a Living Educational Theory from Questions of the Kind, "How Do I Improve My Practice?".

Whitehead, Jack

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Publication Date: 1989

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Creating a Living Educational Theory from Questions of the Kind, "How Do I Improve My Practice?"

Whitehead, Jack

Cambridge Journal of Education, v19 n1 p41-52 1989

Explains how educators can create a living educational theory and improve their practice by reflecting on the improvement process. Reflection must focus on areas like acknowledging one's existence as a living contradiction, showing values in action, and determining which power relations influence the academic legitimacy of a living educational theory. (SM)

Descriptors: Action Research, Educational Practices, Educational Theories, Excellence in Education, Faculty Development, Foundations of Education, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Teacher Improvement, Teaching (Occupation), Theory Practice Relationship

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Language: English

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