Refraction as a Tool for Understanding Action and Educational Orthodoxy and Transgression

Authors

  • Tim Rudd University of Brighton Checkland Building, Falmer, East Sussex
  • Ivor. F. Goodson University of Brighton Checkland Building, Falmer, East Sussex

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20952/revtee.v9i18.4968

Abstract

In this paper, we attempt to further develop the concept of ‘refraction’ (GOODSON & RUDD, 2012; RUDD & GOODSON, 2014). Refraction is a conceptual tool intended to support complex and rich methodological and theoretical explorations of educational discourse, systems, policies and practice. It emphasises empirical investigation at the supra, macro, meso and micro levels, providing simultaneous analysis of both structure and agency. From our perspective, refraction is an attempt to provide a more holistic analysis that considers the interconnectedness between structure, agency, ideology and histories and beliefs. We attempt to highlight the ‘axes of refraction’ in relation to UK waves of reform, in order to illustrate the various foci for analysis and spaces and historical moments of refraction.

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Author Biographies

Tim Rudd, University of Brighton Checkland Building, Falmer, East Sussex

Principal Lecturer, Education Research Centre, University of Brighton Checkland Building, Falmer, East Sussex, BN1 9PH.

Ivor. F. Goodson, University of Brighton Checkland Building, Falmer, East Sussex

Professor of Learning Theory, Education Research Centre, University of Brighton Checkland Building, Falmer, East Sussex, BN1 9PH.

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Published

2016-04-11

How to Cite

Rudd, T., & Goodson, I. F. (2016). Refraction as a Tool for Understanding Action and Educational Orthodoxy and Transgression. Revista Tempos E Espaços Em Educação, 9(18), 99–110. https://doi.org/10.20952/revtee.v9i18.4968

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 18 (2016): Janeiro-Abril

Section

Número Temático: Currículo, Ortodoxia e Transgressão

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