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Explain how the book Urban, Youth and Schooling stands as an example of educational research
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Write My Essay For MeCoursework 1: Theoretical paradigms (2,500 words) using the provided book.
Task Details
1. Explain how the book Urban, Youth and Schooling stands as an example of educational research
2. Why is the book an example of qualitative research? Refer to the characteristics of qualitative research and the Interpretivist theoretical approach.
3. The theoretical perspective of the study by Archer et al is ‘social constructionism’. How adequate is this theoretical perspective for the study? Refer to the concept of social constructionism and the role of discourse in the analysis of ‘identity’ (social class, gender, race/ethnicity/sexuality.
4. Self reflection on how you are learning.
What have you particularly enjoyed so far in studying ‘Qualitative Research in Theory and Practice’? What have you found challenging?
Suggested structure:
The essay plan asks you to tackle a series of questions that will help you to understand the book. Use only the references that we recommend.
Introduction: What is the book about? What are the key research questions and aims of the book? What is the research rationale? Why is this book important? What were some of the key findings, conclusions and policy implications of the book? Describe the essay plan. ‘Signpost’ the reader through your essay and key arguments. Summarise these areas within 200-250 words.
Section 1: Explain how the book Urban, Youth and Schooling stands as an example of educational research
Section 2: Why is the book an example of qualitative and interpretivist research?
What is the meaning of qualitative research? What does interpretivism mean? Apply these concepts in the development of your argument.
Section 3: The theoretical perspective of the study by Archer et al is ‘social constructionism’. How adequate is this theoretical perspective for the study.
Refer to the concept of social constructionism and the role of discourse in the analysis of ‘identity’ (social class, gender, race/ethnicity/sexuality. How is identity constructed through discourse, dialogue and representation? What do you understand by the concept of identity? What types of identities were the students constructing? (ie; black cool, responsible masculinities, nike identities etc) or were the identities being constructed for them? (by teachers, parents, school, policy, media etc)
Conclusion: Summary of key points of each section (200 to 250 words)
Self Reflection: 50 words
Be honest in your answers. There are no right or wrong answers. Things you enjoyed from the module could be a particular topic. For example: Interpretivism, Social Constructionism, Ethnography; the concepts and theories, lectures, seminars, the book by Archer et al, etc. Things you found challenging might include finding the time to study, the process of writing, the theories, concepts, ideas, etc
How many words is your brief:
2,500 Words.
