Meanings and motivation in education research

Edited book


Baguley, Margaret M., Findlay, Yvonne S. and Kerby, Martin C. (ed.) 2015. Meanings and motivation in education research. New York, United States. Routledge.
Book Title

Meanings and motivation in education research

Book CategoryEdited book
ERA Publisher ID3137
EditorsBaguley, Margaret M., Findlay, Yvonne S. and Kerby, Martin C.
Number of Pages198
Year2015
PublisherRoutledge
Place of PublicationNew York, United States
ISBN9781138810273
9781315749631
Web Address (URL)http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138810280/
Abstract

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; and 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.

Keywordseducation research, meaning, motivation, narrative inquiry, mixed methods, identity
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020390307. Teacher education and professional development of educators
399999. Other education not elsewhere classified
Institution of OriginUniversity of Southern Queensland
Byline AffiliationsSchool of Linguistics, Adult and Specialist Education
School of Teacher Education and Early Childhood
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