Description
All researchers take a particular stance or position in their work, although this may be implicit or explicit. Based the published empirical study below, identify and critically assess the positioning of the author(s). In particular, consider (in no more than 2000 words):
• The author(s)’ ontological, epistemological and axiological assumptions,
• Whether and how theory plays a role in their research, and
• Whether and how these aspects fit with the research questions/aims.
Vrikki, M., Wheatley, L., Howe, L., Hennessy, S. & Mercer, N. (2019) Dialogic practices in primary school classrooms, Language and Education, 33(1), 85-100, DOI: 10.1080/09500782.2018.1509988
In your essay, you should refer both to research methodology literature and to the literature on the substantive issue that the study selected examines. Remember to support your claims with clear explanations and references to relevant literature as appropriate. The reference list does not count against your word limit.
