Educational Research at the Crossroads? An Exercise in Self-Criticism.

Husen, Torsten

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Publication Date: 1989

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Educational Research at the Crossroads? An Exercise in Self-Criticism.

Husen, Torsten

Prospects, v19 n3 p351-60 1989

Questions past educational research and its effect on policy making and educational practice. Asks whether education is a scholarly pursuit, science, or art. Expresses concern that instruction of educational methods has a detrimental effect on knowledge of the field. Claims actual classroom teaching must be guided by research, a body of experiences, and critical analysis. (NL)

Descriptors: Change Strategies, Educational Assessment, Educational Planning, Educational Practices, Educational Research, Epistemology, Higher Education, Politics of Education, Research and Development, Research Methodology, Research Needs, Teacher Education, Theory Practice Relationship

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Language: English

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