Category Archives: conceptual

what’s a framework? – as in, conceptual or theoretical framework

Posted on November 26, 2018 by pat thomson

Whenever people talk about concepts or theory, they usually add on another word – framework. And ‘framework’ can be as confusing as the concept or theory word that goes before it. (Check this recent post for the difference between concept … Continue reading →

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mulling it over – a thinking tool for reflecting on a research experience

Posted on October 29, 2012 by pat thomson

Reflection is one of those weasel-ly words that can mean anything and nothing. Most of us acknowledge that we need to do it, but what does it actually mean as a practice? You are probably familiar with Donald Schön’s (a) … Continue reading →