Shadows on the wall: a policy viewpoint and personal view.
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| Title: | Shadows on the wall: a policy viewpoint and personal view. |
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| Authors: | King, Lid (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Cambridge Journal of Education. Mar2007, Vol. 37 Issue 1, p129-137. 9p. |
| Subjects: | Policy science research, Education policy, Education research, Questions & answers, Plato, 428-347 B.C., Editorials |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the author's views on research and educational policy. A researcher is said to be someone who is curious and whose task is to ask questions. Policy-making on the other hand is about finding answers. Policy-makers construct elaborate criteria for seeking funding, so detailed that it would seem the policy-maker already knows the answers sought. The author states that not every question has a definite answer, and many answers have several possible questions. Policy decisions presuppose an Ideology and policy proposals correspond to some overriding need of the policy maker or Interest. A good researcher follows question where they lead, while a policy maker's responsibility is to find solutions. The author ends by doubting the wisdom of Plato and the parable of the cave. |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses the author's views on research and educational policy. A researcher is said to be someone who is curious and whose task is to ask questions. Policy-making on the other hand is about finding answers. Policy-makers construct elaborate criteria for seeking funding, so detailed that it would seem the policy-maker already knows the answers sought. The author states that not every question has a definite answer, and many answers have several possible questions. Policy decisions presuppose an Ideology and policy proposals correspond to some overriding need of the policy maker or Interest. A good researcher follows question where they lead, while a policy maker's responsibility is to find solutions. The author ends by doubting the wisdom of Plato and the parable of the cave. |
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| ISSN: | 0305764X |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03057640601179624 |
