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Category Archives: questions
problem, problematisation – what’s the difference?
I’ve been thinking recently about problems. It’s probably because I edit an action research journal* where people very often begin their paper by outlining a problem that has arisen in their practice, and then go on to report an action … Continue reading
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Tagged Jem Bloomfield, Pat Thomson, problem, problematisation, research questions
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preparing for the academic job interview
This very helpful post is written by Sean Matthews, Director of Studies at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. So, you’ve polished your cv, sent in the (many, many) applications, run the gauntlet of the hiring committees, and finally you’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged cv, interview questions, job interview, reference, Sean Matthews
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