Article (Scientific journals)
Two worlds of educational research? Comparing the levels, objects, disciplines, methodologies and themes in educational research in the United Kingdom and Germany, 2005–2015
Zapp, Mike; Marques, Marcelo; Powell, Justin J W
2017In Research in Comparative and International Education, 12 (4), p. 375-397
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
 

Files


Full Text
ZappMarquesPowell2017_TwoWorldsEducationalResearch_DE-UK_RCIE.pdf
Publisher postprint (635.39 kB)
Download

All documents in ORBilu are protected by a user license.

Send to



Details



Keywords :
educational research; education; United Kingdom; Germany; level; disciplines; methodology; theme; institutionalization
Abstract :
[en] Embedded in social worlds, education systems and research reflect distinct national trajectories. We compare two contrasting traditions of educational research (ER). Whereas British ER exhibits a multidisciplinary and pragmatic character, German ER reflects pedagogy and mainly humanities-based traditions. Yet, in both countries, policymakers’ growing demand for evidence in ER resulted in increased funding, specific research programs, and mandatory large-scale assessments. These have reshaped the field, suggesting more similar ER agendas. Based on a comprehensive original dataset of basic ER projects funded by the main grant- making agencies in both countries (2005–2015), we analyze five dimensions: levels, objects, disciplines, methodologies, and themes. We find epistemic drift, with partial convergence characterized by a multi-level focus, multidisciplinary approach, strongly empirical and quantitative methodology, and a premium on teaching and learning themes. The cases remain distinct in exploring systemic questions in a wider contextual frame (UK) or concentrating more narrowly on the individual learner (Germany).
Research center :
Institute of Education & Society
Disciplines :
Education & instruction
Sociology & social sciences
Author, co-author :
Zapp, Mike ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Education, Culture, Cognition and Society (ECCS)
Marques, Marcelo  ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Education, Culture, Cognition and Society (ECCS)
Powell, Justin J W  ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Education, Culture, Cognition and Society (ECCS)
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Two worlds of educational research? Comparing the levels, objects, disciplines, methodologies and themes in educational research in the United Kingdom and Germany, 2005–2015
Publication date :
2017
Journal title :
Research in Comparative and International Education
ISSN :
1745-4999
Publisher :
Symposium Journals,, United Kingdom
Volume :
12
Issue :
4
Pages :
375-397
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
Focus Area :
Educational Sciences
Name of the research project :
R-AGR-0221 - IRP14 - EDRESGOV (20140901-20180930) - POWELL Justin J W
Funders :
University of Luxembourg - UL
Available on ORBilu :
since 26 October 2016

Statistics


Number of views
247 (28 by Unilu)
Number of downloads
80 (4 by Unilu)

Scopus citations®
 
3
Scopus citations®
without self-citations
2
OpenCitations
 
5

Bibliography


Similar publications



Contact ORBilu