Greetings:
Kolb's theory provides us a with an excellent example for how the practitioner-re searcher's mind might work. I am thrilled to see this theory because I love it. Kolb's ideas are very much part of my teaching philosophy. I am an action oriented person and I have come to realize that that action does not exclude reflection. As Jon pointed out in today's session - reflection and action can (should) happen in the partnership... is called problematizing.
Jon points out the that of the four steps Kolb provides - Action, reflection, theory, action (repeat the process) - most people's weakness is around
Quantitative research would do better to raise questions versus provide answers "Data DOES NOT speak for itself". Why do we put so much stock into the numbers? These numbers without story or a variety of contexts? Perhaps the frightening possibility of multiple answers or more questions.
I am excited about Jon's facilitation of this session on "Situating Research & Practice" because our discussion (so far - what I am getting) is challenging some mental models by introducing or reminding us that it is perfectly acceptable for research to lead to more research - more questions - as well as some answers along the way.
Well we have about an hour and forty-five minutes left in our session - I might have more to say later...
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