教育研究何以可能——兼论杜威的教育研究思想

Is Educational Research Possible——On Dewey's Thought of Educational Research

"教育研究何以可能"的问题是教育研究的基本问题之一。认识这个问题,有助于研究者反思自己的研究观念、方法和行为。从古希腊的"美诺悖论"开始,西方许多学者进行了长期的探索。从对"一般性"的追求,到对"具体性"的确认,以及在现代社会中二者的融合,使人们对"研究"和"教育研究"的认识更加深入和科学。基于实用主义哲学及经验论的立场,杜威结合对"美诺悖论"问题的回答,阐述了他对教育研究的看法。杜威教育研究思想反映了现代早期教育研究的特点,虽然存在不足,但仍然具有一定价值。如今"教育研究何以可能"问题可能不再成为问题,但如何通过问题研究促进教育知识的增长和进步,仍然是一个需要思考和研究的问题。

The question of ＂Is educational research possible＂ is one of the basic problem in the research of education. Understanding this problem will help researchers to reflect on their own research ideas, methods and behaviors. From the ancient Greek ＂Meno paradox＂ began, Many scholars in the West have been exploring for a long time. From the pursuit of ＂general＂ to the recognition of ＂specific＂, as well as the integration of the two in modem society, people＇s understanding of ＂research＂ and ＂educational research＂ is more thorough and scientific. Based on the standpoint of pragmatism philosophy and empiricism, Dewey answered and criticized the ＂Meno paradox＂, expounded his views on education research. Dewey＇s thought of educational research still has modem value although it has shortcomings. Nowadays, the problem of ＂Is educational research possible＂ is no longer a problem, but how to promote the growth and development of educational knowledge is still a question that needs to be thought and studied.