International Studies

International Studies

Thursday, 25th November 2004,
9:30am – 4:30pm

Oxford Brookes University
Westminster Institute of Education
Harcourt Hill Campus
Oxford OX2 9AT

The main aim of the day is to develop critical insights on methodology and methods in comparative and international education research. Presentations by Prof. Jan van den Akker (University of Twente, NL), Prof. Stephen Gorard (University of York), Prof. Marilyn Osborn (University of Bristol) and Dr Birgit Pepin (Oxford Brookes University) will address issues of diversity, generalisation and the development of theory with different methodological approaches.

The event is free of charge.

Please contact Sue Allmond by e-mail at sjmallmond@brookes.ac.uk to request a booking form. This needs to be returned by November 11th 2004. Please book early, as there is only a limited number of places available.

Programme of the day

						BERA/RCBN Master-Classes for Autumn 2004
						International Studies Thursday, 25th November 2004, 9:30am – 4:30pm Oxford Brookes University Westminster Institute of Education Harcourt Hill Campus Oxford OX2 9AT The main aim of the day is to develop critical insights on methodology and methods in comparative and international education research. Presentations by Prof. Jan van den Akker (University of Twente, NL), Prof. Stephen Gorard (University of York), Prof. Marilyn Osborn (University of Bristol) and Dr Birgit Pepin (Oxford Brookes University) will address issues of diversity, generalisation and the development of theory with different methodological approaches. The event is free of charge. Please contact Sue Allmond by e-mail at sjmallmond@brookes.ac.uk to request a booking form. This needs to be returned by November 11th 2004. Please book early, as there is only a limited number of places available. Programme of the day
						9:30	Registration and Coffee/tea
						9:50	Introduction
						10:00 – 11:00	Prof. Stephen Gorard, University of York Large-scale monitoring and assessment studies: “When ranking is not enough: a new political arithmetic of international indicators”
						11:00 –11:15	Break
						11:15- 13:00	Prof. Marilyn Osborn, University of Bristol ‘Mixed’ studies: “Combining qualitative and quantitative approaches in comparative studies: linking the structural and the personal” Dr Birgit Pepin, Oxford Brookes University In-depth analytical studies: “Understanding from comparing: how qualitative approaches can help to gain insights”
						13:00 – 14: 00	Lunch
						14:00 – 15:00	Prof. Jan van den Akker, University of Twente Design and development studies: “How can research address design and development problems in education?”
						15:00 – 15:15	Break
						15:15 – 16:00	Discussion (discussant to be announced)
						16:00 – 16:30	Plenary
						Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Sponsored by BERA/RCBN/ESRC and organised by Oxford Brookes University.


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