Connecting philosophy and practice in the fabric of public education : an analysis of K-12 instructional technology discourse inspired by Foucault's technologies of the self

Author

Alan Clemens

Publication Date

2016

Document Type

Dissertation/Thesis

First Advisor

Butler, Rebecca P.

Degree Name

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)

Legacy Department

Department of Educational Technology, Research and Assessment

LCSH

Foucault; Michel; 1926-1984; Education--Philosophy; Public schools; Educational technology; Educational philosophy

Abstract

This study was undertaken to better understand the discourse surrounding K-12 instructional technologies as represented in published articles of three trade publications whose target audience is educational practitioners. The study additionally sought to test the viability of an analytical framework inspired by Michel Foucault's technologies of the self. Two hundred and thirty-seven articles published in three trade periodicals (Education Week, Learning & Leading with Technology, and The School Administrator) over a two-year sample period were analyzed using NVIVO, a qualitative data analysis software product from QSR, International.

Comments

Advisors: Rebecca Butler.||Committee members: Olha Ketsman; Leslie A. Sassone.

Recommended Citation

Clemens, Alan, "Connecting philosophy and practice in the fabric of public education : an analysis of K-12 instructional technology discourse inspired by Foucault's technologies of the self" (2016). Graduate Research Theses & Dissertations. 1916.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-thesesdissertations/1916

Extent

242 pages

Language

eng

Publisher

Northern Illinois University

Rights Statement

In Copyright

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Media Type

Text