A New Era for Action Technologies: A Look at the Issues.

Brooks, Ann; Watkins, Karen E.

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ERIC Number: EJ494199

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Publication Date: 1994

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A New Era for Action Technologies: A Look at the Issues.

Brooks, Ann; Watkins, Karen E.

New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, n63 p5-16 Fall 1994

Disillusionment with professional/scientific knowledge and trust in practitioner knowledge have led to renewed interest in action technologies. Action research, action learning, participatory research, popular education, and collaborative inquiry can bridge the gap between theory and practice. (SK)

Descriptors: Action Research, Adult Education, Constructivism (Learning), Organizational Change, Participatory Research, Research Methodology, Research Problems, Social Change, Theory Practice Relationship

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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