Griffith Institute for Educational Research member Associated Professor Sue Whatman recently led a team of authors in a book called ‘Researching Practices Across and Within Diverse Educational Sites: Onto-Epistemological Considerations’ published by Emerald Publishing. This book was co-authored with Jane Wilkinson, Mervi Kaukko, Gørill Warvik Vedeler, Levon Blue, and Kristin Reimer.
The book explored the role of educational research in uncertain, risky times. Research practices and their outcomes unfold unpredictably, influenced by the approach we take to comprehend these practices. The authors reflect on the uncertainties inherent in research activities and the commitments researchers can make to their communities as they engage in collaborative research efforts. Theoretical arguments and empirical examples of the in-situ development of research practices in Australia, Canada, Finland and Norway are provided, arising from reflection upon and dialogue about researching practices with particular groups. Each chapter offers examples of practices, allowing readers to reflect on and evaluate their own research methods in various educational contexts.
