Connecting the Dots

Trying very hard to engage in intellectual thought

Took almost an hour yesterday to get to the National Library. So much for John Eddy’s 20-minute hike. Nevertheless, it was exhilarating to get out and walk by the lake.

Spent three hours thereabouts just re-familiarizing myself with the basic thinkers and the key concepts of the research. I think I will need to think about stuff more, maybe even read more. I’m not even touching my data yet.

Letting the dust settle

I think I’m finally getting it, slowly.

Chan and Elliot’s instruments for epistemology and for teaching will help me validate or identify constructs that are meaningful and applicable to practicing teachers in our schools in the Philippines.   The dimensions that emerge will be used for the “conversations” with teachers during the semi-structured interviews of the Institution-Focused Study, as well as the thesis later.

Straining to see the ivory tower

What's atop the ivory tower?

Q:  When was the last time I blogged?

A:  The previous post says:  01 November 2009. That’s over a month ago.

Q:  When was the last time I thought about my research?

A:  I don’t remember.

Well, except for the past two days.   After my meeting here in Hong Kong, I took TWO DAYS off just to read up on articles that I’ve accumulated but haven’t read.  I went to cafes, bars–name it, I’ve been there–just to get myself up and about, and get me to read “stuff.”