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Has feminism got something to say about autism in education?
The following post is based on recent experiences I have had working around Manchester in schools for autism and related conditions. The comments, whilst critical of certain events and incidents, are not meant to be disparaging towards individuals (non of … Continue reading
Futher adventures in Feminism
Interaction, exploration and reflection in online ‘feminist’ discussion spaces. A continuation of the previous post – feminism-masculinity-and-online-discussion-forums/ I am not assuming that this one forum is representative of feminist ideals online or otherwise, but it’s very active, well established and well contributed to, and … Continue reading
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Feminism, masculinity and online discussion forums
So, I have been looking at a Canadian online blog on feminism (feministcurrent.com) in the course of researching angles for a future dissertation involving male interactions with feminism. In particular I want to look at the relationship that men have … Continue reading
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Online Autism: a search for identity?
In a recent small-scale study for my Masters of Research, I looked at the discussions within an online discussion forum for autism related issues. I won’t reproduce the data here (ethical reasons) but I gained some interesting and unexpected insights. Whether the … Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Language, Philosophy and Theory of Research
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The challenge of developing bespoke methodologies from theoretical origins
So in a recent essay I tried to ‘hand-pick’ methodological principles and processes from existing methodologies such as discourse analysis, conversation analysis, foucauldian discourse and grounded theory. The results were more a useful exploration than successful! My main concern at … Continue reading
A short long essay on the subject of ‘aporia’ in research…
This long post is an extension of an essay (3500 words) on the subject of ‘aporia’ in research – what it has meant and the ideas it has represented. The essay was written in Feb 2014 during study for the MRes in … Continue reading
Posted in Language, Philosophy and Theory of Research
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Methodological Challenges in the Politics of Research
The following are ideas stimulated and discussed during an MRes seminar on the 28/11/13 conducted by Geoff Bright & John Schostak at MMU in Didsbury. How are ethical considerations (for the researcher and the researched) impacting on the quality and content of … Continue reading
An Exploratory Daitribe on the ‘Good Teacher’
The following is a train of thought exposition of my ideas that have been stimulated by the question ‘What makes a good teacher?’. Some articles follow that have informed these ideas. These are rough unfinished ideas that are written here as they … Continue reading
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Adventures in Autism
So I have been working in a school for autistic-spectrum children for about 4 weeks now and it’s been terribly interesting, enjoyable, exhausting and challenging! I even applied for a job (I am currently supply staff). I recently read a … Continue reading
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