TY - CHAP
T1 - The philosophy of educational research in STEM
AU - Cantley, Ian
PY - 2022/10/13
Y1 - 2022/10/13
N2 - This chapter introduces the ontological and epistemological positions associated with three common paradigms underpinning STEM educational research: positivism, interpretivism, and pragmatism. These are important considerations for STEM educational researchers since they influence the research questions that can be posed, and the methodology the researcher uses to answer the questions. For each paradigm, consideration is given to common criticisms of the paradigm, and typical research methods employed in studies that adopt the paradigm. Finally, the rationale for, and consequences of, a transition to a quantum-theoretical paradigm for educational research are outlined.
AB - This chapter introduces the ontological and epistemological positions associated with three common paradigms underpinning STEM educational research: positivism, interpretivism, and pragmatism. These are important considerations for STEM educational researchers since they influence the research questions that can be posed, and the methodology the researcher uses to answer the questions. For each paradigm, consideration is given to common criticisms of the paradigm, and typical research methods employed in studies that adopt the paradigm. Finally, the rationale for, and consequences of, a transition to a quantum-theoretical paradigm for educational research are outlined.
U2 - 10.4324/9781003108122-3
DO - 10.4324/9781003108122-3
M3 - Chapter (peer-reviewed)
SN - 9780367621360
T3 - Routledge Research in STEM Education
BT - Perspectives in contemporary STEM education research: research methodology and design
A2 - Delahunty, Thomas
A2 - Ní Ríordáin, Máire
PB - Routledge
ER -