Research Activities
Exploring Possible Developments for Research Methodology in the Social Sciences
An International Seminar held at the Education and Social Research Institute, MMU
13 – 15 September 2004
Organiser: Bridget Somekh, ESRI
Speakers:
Harry Torrance (MMU)
The politics and control of applied research, in the context of the evidence-based policy and practice movement
Dennis Sumatra & Brent Davis ( University of Alberta, Canada)
Complexity Science and how it informs our research
Lyn Yates ( University of Technology, Sydney)
Relationships between policy and research
Bridget Somekh (MMU)
Using socio-cultural methods to research pedagogies and learning involving ICT tools’
Mary Lou Holly ( Kent State University)
Response to the day’s presentations and discussions