The unabashedly messy aspects of the research process are often hidden from published view, and are therefore not available to encourage and instruct. The authors tell specific stories about "messy" research, arranged around: (1) evolving research questions; (2) methodology or methods surprises; (3) problematic answers; and (4)publication…

Addresses the issue of quality within inquiry which uses narrative forms of representing human experience. Focuses on environmental education research. (Contains 101 references.) (DDR)

Suggests that rather than establish normative criteria, it may be more fruitful to find ways to engage teachers in critical reflection on their own practice and teaching. Constructs a series of questions to create conditions for such reflection. (Author/CCM)

Addresses the question of how researchers find out what happens in schools and why. The compatibility of environmental education and teacher thinking is examined. The issue of teaching methods relating to voice, language, and relationships as they are relevant to the debate of environmental education methods is also raised. (AIM)