Narrative Research on Learning: Comparative and International Perspectives (Bristol Papers in Education) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1873927606 ISBN 13: 9781873927601

Publisher: Symposium Books, 2006

Synopsis

This book examines narrative research from a range of different perspectives. It discusses international and comparative experiences of doing narrative research on learning, paying particular attention to the cultural contexts within which the research is conducted. The ways in which narrative research can address some of the methodological and epistemological issues faced in conducting insightful and systematic research across cultures are also included. The approach of the book is essentially an integrated one, exploring narrative as methodology in both theoretical and practical terms. The first section of the book considers different perspectives on narrative as methodology, including its value in particular cultural contexts. The second section provides readers with international and comparative perspectives on the practical application of narrative methodology in a wide range of arenas worldwide. This original and imaginative volume bridges the professional and intellectual cultures and traditions of comparative and international education with those of counselling to show the rich benefits of such cross-fertilisation. It will be of interest to researchers in education and across the social sciences as well as those involved in teaching research methodology and those concerned with the complex ethical issues inherent in cross-cultural research.

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Synopsis

"Narrative Research on Learning" talks about education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Symposium Books
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1873927606
• ISBN 13: 9781873927601
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280
• Editor: Sheila Trahar