How to use self-study methodology to support diversifying and decolonizing research /
Self-Study of Teacher Educator Practices (S-STEP), simply known as self-study, is practitioner research in which the researcher is also the subject of investigation. The methodology of self-study is done by practitioners seeking to gain a deeper understanding of and enhance their professional practi...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London :
SAGE Publications Ltd,
2024.
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| Series: | SAGE Research methods: diversifying and decolonizing research.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Self-Study of Teacher Educator Practices (S-STEP), simply known as self-study, is practitioner research in which the researcher is also the subject of investigation. The methodology of self-study is done by practitioners seeking to gain a deeper understanding of and enhance their professional practices. It involves one's personal stories drawn from practitioners' own experiences, often stemming from the challenges, frustrations, and dilemmas encountered in their respective fields. A fundamental underlying question of self-study research is "How can I improve what I am doing?" In this guide, I first describe what self-study is, followed by a description of its versatility. I then articulate key characteristics that typify self-study, as well as its benefits and pitfalls. In addition, I highlight how this methodology can play a pivotal role in diversifying and advancing the cause for decolonising research. Lastly, I present an exemplar-based outline of the methodological steps of doing self-study. The origins of self-study lie in teacher education, specifically among teacher educators. The methodology is, however, growing into a versatile methodology embraced by practitioners across various fields. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| ISBN: | 9781529689259 1529689252 |