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Education has continued to grow in stature and significance as an academic discipline. In addition to world renowned research studies the growth of education has been seen in the methodology and methods underpinning its research. The BERA/SAGE Handbook of Educational Research provides a cutting edge account of the research and methodology that is creating new understandings for education research, policy and practice. Over two volumes, the handbook addresses educational research in six essential components: Section 1: Understanding Research Section 2: Planning Research Section 3: Approaches to Research Section 4: Acquiring Data Section 5: Analysing Data Section 6: Reporting, Disseminating and Evaluating Research Featuring contributions from more than 50 of the biggest names in the international field, The BERA/SAGE Handbook of Educational Research represents a very significant contribution to the development of education.
Discourse Analysis/Critical Discourse Analysis
Discourse Analysis/Critical Discourse Analysis
This chapter considers how discourse analysis, that is, the study of language in use and associated social practices, can be used as an analytical tool in education research. First, we need to consider the question of why education researchers might use discourse analysis in this way. We will examine an example analysis below, which illustrates not only why, but also how discourse analysis can be used. Second, we will discuss relevant theoretical concepts: those of discourse, discourse analysis, and critical discourse analysis. Finally, we will address more practical questions: what methods and techniques might one employ in order to ‘do’ a discourse analysis? Throughout the chapter, examples of existing ...
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