Our Group Skype Chat went well this Sunday. We had Module Two-ers, Three-ers
and were lucky to also have an alumni (Mary).
We talked about a number of points but as we
talked we kept coming back to the importance of synthesis cross the course,
across ideas, across actions.
We saw how important it is to move away from compartmentalizing.
Instead seeing whole experiences
that inform our learning and development and feed our reflective process. So
for instance:
A pilot interview could inform you about how
your theoretical framework (non- positivist approach) is forming.
Creating a consent form could make you think
about how you will carry out interviews.
I feel that pilots, ethics, tool for data
collection, and stance (positivist or non) are all interconnected. (Of course I
do I come from a non-positivist perspective!!).
We talked about not worrying over the minutia.
This is also about seeing the big picture, and understanding that within it
there will be times you feel lost.
We talked about field data tools like
interviews. And seeing these as something you respond to as part of the analysis of the inquiry, rather than interviews
or other tool as methods to get people to tells you the 'answer' to your
inquiry.
Lastly we talked about ethics. I always feel
very strongly about the point that ethics is not about not hurting people. (The road to hell is paved with good
intensions). How can you know you won't or aren't hurting someone? I feel ethics
is about constant reflection on you actions: considering before you take
action. That is why we call these ethical considerations. It's the consideration that is the important
part.
Helen is going to post about tips for Turnitin - posting work for hand-in.
Suzanne
http://zsurcy.blogspot.com
What do you think?
Please comment below
Adesola
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