Vol. 3(4) April 2016
Paradigmatic Chaos as the Godzilla: Analysis of Methodological
Problems faced by Novice Qualitative Researchers in Theoretical Frameworks and Research
Performances
Beata Borowska-Beszta
In this article I analyze the problem of paradigmatic
chaos and the role of research paradigms in qualitative research projects. I use
in the title of the paper the metaphor of Godzilla (Gojira) from Japanese culture
to illustrate thevastness and depth of the issues. Particular attention I dedicate
to problems arising from reducing the role of research paradigms (philosophical
assumptions) and manifested errors on the plan of research design and its implementation
by novice researchers, undergraduate and graduate students of the disability fields
and vulnerable groups noticed by qualitative methodology teacher.
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Education and the challenges of innovation
Joshi Ashima
Indian education system needs to boost its capacity for
novelty – both for economic and for social reasons. But to carry off accordingly,
opportunities and challenges need to be identified if education and training are
to be measures to that end. The confront and opportunities of globalization and
technological appreciation attempt led to a strengthened emphasis on innovation
as a key driver for sustainable economic growth and on the nature and drivers of
innovation.
There is a need to encourage both national and regional governments to place stronger
emphasis on creating measures and instruments to sustain innovation. This has been
followed with regard to by unstinting enhancement or the creation of new national
as well as regional innovation systems and mechanisms for innovation.
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