Exploring selected theories applicable to educational disciplines and social sciences research.
Date
2019-12-26
Authors
Nkhata, Bentry
Mkandawire, Sitwe Benson
Nachiyunde, K
Phiri-Nalube, Patricia
Kaani, B
Mulenga, I. M.
Phiri, C
Chileshe, B
Sichula, N. K.
Sikayomya, P.
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International Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
Abstract
This paper sought to advance an understanding of selected theories applicable to educational
disciplines and social sciences. The authors conducted a search on academic institutional repositories for
dissertations, theses and research papers across the globe. International databases such as JSTOR, Intellect
Journals Collection, and Science Direct were also searched by means of such terms and parameters as
theory, educational theories, social science theories and research theories. Google Scholar, Research Gate,
Academia, and Scopus were included in the search. The theories were then analyzed through cross-reference
with other existing literature for validation. Notes were simultaneously taken and bookended by critical
review of emerging trends. The study identified several theories which were grouped in themes based on
relatedness and applicability. The theories included intersectionality, Simple View of Reading,
Transformational Learning, and commognition. The article concludes that there is a lot of room for
theoretical mapping of educational research efforts. Specific recommendations are proposed to help enhance
the potency of education-related research.
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Keywords
Research theories. , Educational theories. , Social science theories.