Taylor & Francis Introduction to the Philosophy of Educational Research (River Publishers Series in Innovation and Change in Education)

This book provides an accessible introduction to the philosophy of educational research. A historical-philosophical journey presents the development of research methods from their origins to the present day. In addition, the book reflects on how research methods have influenced scientific effectiveness. Throughout, the book covers the principal things that need to be known today about the theory and practice of educational research, its epistemological bases, and its development as a discipline within scientific knowledge. The historical events that defined both the methodological evolution and the current situation of contemporary educational research are described to enable its understanding.This book provides an accessible introduction to the philosophy of educational research. A historical-philosophical journey presents the development of research methods from their origins to the present day.. It can also be used as didactic material for classroom discussions on educational research, educational philosophy, and current controversies in education. Its usefulness reaches the social sciences, humanities, and experimental sciences in all areas related to teaching and training. The basis of educational research is exposed, both in its concepts or philosophical visions and methodologies, which ultimately define what education means today.Topics discussed in the book include:  • Basics of Educational Research; • Mixed, Quantitative and Qualitative Models; • Ethics in Scientific Research; • Current Problems in Education; • Historical Evolution of Educational Research;Main contents: Theory and Practice of Educational Research; The Problems of Public Education; Philosophy-Based Research; The Debate between Quantitative and Qualitative Paradigms: Alternative Visions of How to Research Education; The Emergence of Mixed Methods in Educational Research; Science-Based Research and Evidence-Based Decision-Making; Scientific Research and Education; From Research Applied to Practice to Research Embedded in Practice; Educational Research in an Era of Ethics in Scientific Research; The Use of Standardized Tests to Measure; Research-Evaluation of Learning. About the Author Professor at the Division of Liberal Arts, Ana G. Méndez University, Cupey Campus in Puerto Rico. Dr Ponce does research in Educational Assessment and Higher Education. Their current project is 'Philosophy of Educational Research'. He has a PhD in Education from New York University (United States). In addition to other important academic positions, he has been the Vice-Rector of the Universidad Metropolitana of the Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez (with campuses in Puerto Rico, Maryland, Florida and Texas).Professor of Theory and History of Education, University of Extremadura, Spain, and Research Professor, Ana G. Méndez University, Cupey Campus, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Visiting Professor at several universities: Oxford (UK), Minnesota (USA), other international universities, etc. His research focuses on the scientific fields of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences in news lines of interdisciplinary dialogue. He is the director of different research groups on an international scale, both in Europe and AmericaAssociate Professor at the Division of Liberal Arts, Ana G. Méndez University, Cupey Campus in Puerto Rico. Member of several professional and academic organizations: American Psychological Association, Association of Psychologists of Puerto Rico, Innovagogía, DOCERE Research Group, etc. Areas of research: human learning, cognition, evaluation & effectiveness of academic programs, research methods, research mentoring, educational research and research ethics.