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Theoretical FrameworkTheoretical Framework

Augustine Peter Augustine Peter

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W hat is a Theoretical Framework?W hat is a Theoretical Framework?

A mechanism that helps to clarify a big idea A mechanism that helps to clarify a big idea A means through which you can explore the A means through which you can explore themultiple dimensions of a big ideamultiple dimensions of a big idea

An instrument for judgment An instrument for judgment A filter through which you can consider various A filter through which you can consider variousideas in order to further clarify a positionideas in order to further clarify a position

An intelligent means through which you can An intelligent means through which you candevelop a response or an argument regardingdevelop a response or an argument regardingan issue.an issue.


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H ow can you start?H ow can you start?

Consider a big question that is important toConsider a big question that is important toyou.you.Make sure your question provides room for Make sure your question provides room for abstraction (its not too practical)abstraction (its not too practical)Consider the various theories and philosophicalConsider the various theories and philosophicaldirections that may inform your questiondirections that may inform your question

Become well versed within theBecome well versed within thetheories/philosophical directions that you maytheories/philosophical directions that you mayuseuse


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W hat NextW hat Next

Identify themes, main ideas, and possibleIdentify themes, main ideas, and possibletensions within the theories/philosophytensions within the theories/philosophythat you are using to inform your that you are using to inform your frameworkframeworkOrganize the themes, etc. in a way thatOrganize the themes, etc. in a way thatwill help you to achieve your originalwill help you to achieve your original

purposepurposePlay with ideas to determine thePlay with ideas to determine theeffectiveness of your frameworkeffectiveness of your framework


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D irect TheorizingD irect Theorizing

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You may be able to pull your framework directly from theideas of one theory or philosophy.

Ex. Using D eweys theory of inquiry to define the reflectivepractitioner or to determine the necessary conditions of

inquiry for schools.


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Extracted TheorizingExtracted Theorizing

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You may choose to use part of a theory or a philosophy eventhough you may not agree with all of it.

Ex. Goodmans critique of the conservative movement inschools that uses elements of Marxist ideology whilerecognizing its weaknesses as political ideology.


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Metaphorical TheorizingMetaphorical Theorizing

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You may use the elements of some idea or phenomena to serve as metaphors todevelop an analysis of your question or problem.

Exs. Using D eweys critique of architecture as a means through which to build aframework for public space in theorizing

Using the myth of Odysseus to explore a critique of modernist rationality

Using the image of H ermes to explore hermeneutics and the role of the teacher inhermeneutics.


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Eclectic TheorizingEclectic Theorizing

You may use multiple ideas, philosophies, theories to build your argument or to develop a framework. Ex. Public space according to

social theorists, philosophers, etc.


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Sample: Conditions for InquirySample: Conditions for Inquiry

Reflective partnerships are collective:

Transformative communication

H igh levels of interaction

Positive response to change

reciprocity


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Conditions of Inquiry cont.Conditions of Inquiry cont.

Reflective partnerships exist within educativeexperience:

Continuity

Evidence of open problem solving

Consistency with aims


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Reflective partnerships have a deliberatepurpose:

D etermined by participants

Guided by common beliefs and

assumptionsH igh levels of commitment to purpose


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Reflective Partnerships are active:

Active to prepare preservice teachers

Active to explore new possibilities inrelationships

Active to build and maintain relationships


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Reflective partnerships serve a significant purposebeyond themselves:

Promote teacher education reform

Promote professional growth of teachers

Promote professional growth of professors

Increase student achievement

Serve community


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In Conclusion. . .In Conclusion. . .Theorizing and the creation of theoreticalframeworks involves intentionally andsystematically playing with ideas in order to

achieve some deliberate purpose. In order to theorize, you must step away from theimmediate, from the purely utilitarian. You

must let go even if for a while in order to explore the possibilities that can emergewhen ideas begin to intersect and grow.This does not come easily nor withouttensions .


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Thank YOU..Thank YOU..

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