Living Educational Theory Research
Welcome to this evolving treasure chest of resources for professional practitioners committed to researching and improving their own practice in ways that contribute to the flourishing of individuals, collectives, and Humanity.
Professional practitioner in the course of fulfilling the responsibilities and roles delegated to them by the social formation (e.g. organisation, institution) that constitutes the context of their practice and hold themselves to account to:
- Evaluate and improve the values informed consequences of their practice,
- Make a difference tthat is important to them,
- Contribute to the growth of global knowledge of knowledge for the benefit of all.
Living Educational Theory Research is a methodology that uniquely is fit for the purpose of a professional practitioner, irrespective of their context or field of practice.
This evolving treasure chest of Living Educational Theory Research (LETR) resources is being developed for, and with, professional practitioners committed to researching their practice in ways that contribute to bringing into being a world where individuals and collectives flourish, help others do so too; a world where Humanity fllourishes as a benign presence.
Who is Living Educational Theory Research for?
Living Educational Theory Research is for anyone who accepts the responsibilities of a professional practitioner. These responsibilities include continually researching your own practice in order to:
- Hold yourself accountable for the consequences of what you do for human flourishing;
- Enhance the educational, values-laden difference your practice makes; and
- Contribute the knowledge you generate to a global knowledge base of individuals, collectives, and humanity learning to live more humanely and ethically in the world.
If you want your research to be educational for everyone involved, including yourself and those who engage with your work, you may find like many, that developing your knowledge, understanding and practice of LETR offers deeply rewarding opportunities for continual professional development and lifelong learning.
Publishing Living Educational Theory Research
EJOLTs – the Educational Journal Of Living Theories is the publishing arm of LETR: as such, it is the public facing aspect of LETR. It is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed journal that has been publishing practitioner-researcher accounts since 2008. Contributors working in diverse cultural contexts and professional fields, are united by a shared commitment to understanding and improving practice through values-led research and helping others do so too.
When you submit an account of your LETR that meets the EJOLTs publishing criteria, you will engage in a collaborative, dialogic review process designed to strengthen your work and support your development as a professional practitioner and researcher. As a published author, you become part of a vibrant, global community of practice.
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This website is a living, evolving collection of resources; a treasure chest of ideas, publications and materials created by values-led practitioner-researchers as they have engaged in LETR.
Whether you're new to LETR or already immersed in the work, we invite you to explore this growing collection of resources, contribute your own insights, and join a values-led Community of Practice .
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