Asia-Pacific Forum on Science Learning and Teaching, Volume 9, Issue 2, Article 11 (Dec., 2008) Funda ORNEK An overview of a theoretical framework of phenomenography in qualitative education research: An example from physics education research Contents Next

an overview of a theoretical framework of phenomenography in qualitative education research: An example from physics education research

 

Funda ORNEK

Bahrain Teachers College, University of Bahrain, Kingdom of BAHRAIN

E-mail: fundaornek@gmail.com

Received 23 Oct., 2008
Revised 17 Dec., 2008

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Contents

• Abstract
• Introduction
  • Theoretical Framework
  • Phenomenography
  • Credibility of Phenomenographic Analysis
• Benefits of Phenomenographical Studies in Education/Science Education
• Acknowledgement
• References

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Abstract

One or more theoretical frameworks or orientations are used in qualitative education research. In this paper, the main tenets, the background and the appropriateness of phenomenography, which is one of the theoretical frameworks used in qualitative research, will be depicted. Further, the differences among phenomenography, phenomenology and ethnography will also be briefly discussed. Lastly, how the framework of phenomenography is useful and significant in depicting structures of some studies and in contributing to physics education research or science education research will be discussed.

Keywords: Ethnography, theoretical framework, phenomenography, phenomenology