1. Thinking of researchers as “Distant Teachers” puts a more personal face on research. Knowing others have asked many of the same questions we are asking, and that they have relevant information to share, is a tool to help one stay focused on their specific research topic.
2. The statement to think of the important theoretical influences that have influenced my practice reminded me how important it is that I continue to stay current on the newest research so I continue to question my pedagogy and never stop questioning what, why, and how I teach.
3. In the “Exploring New Territory” section of the chapter it states, “Although it helps to see what others have learned that relates to our field of study, it is not always clear at the outset of your research just what those fields of study may be.” I have found this true in my research, and find it encouraging that this is not unusual.
Question
I find that I easily get sidetracked by those “related fields of study” and end up straying from my research question. “Since you don’t know the categories prior to your research” how do you stay focused on your guiding question, and still allow your categories to emerge by reviewing related fields?
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