Week 2

My position with paradigm, subjectivity and the values I want to bring into my research.

Paradigm is a new word for me. Honestly I still do not understand what paradign terms of research truly is.
I know that it is finding likeminded people who share world views. I think it has to do with schools of thought and traditions. And also with conforming or accepting certain types of norms, beliefs and ways of thinking.

Yet, when I think about what type of paradigm I will conform to, I am at a crossroads. I have no idea of which school of thought I will follow or stick with.

I like Giroux and and the deconstructions, Freire and critical theory.

I like action research which seems to have a purpose for change,meaningful change, to change immediate problems.

I believe that interpetive reasearch and phenomenology look like something I would be interested in doing.

Critical pedagogy is also appealing to me. I believe in tryingto find the source and a solution for problems and for people who are underepresented. I think the critical approach is more honest and up front. It states that everyone has an agenda therefore the stituation is clear since the very begining.

I have never before done reaearch that could lead to change. It has always been more theoretical and phylosophical. I am looking forward to conducting research in which I can bring in my values of honesty, human rights, equality to female and monorities. I wish to cunduct research that is honest, true and that will help education in the future.