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Item Some Considerations on Participatory-Action Research (PAR) Applications in Fieldwork and Adult Education(International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Bogota, 1986) Fals Borda, OrlandoThis work by Orlando Fals Borda explores the growing significance of Participatory-Action Research (PAR) in addressing unresolved economic, political, and social challenges at the grassroots level. It underscores the potential of PAR to promote radical, nonviolent change through capacity-building and collective action. The paper provides insights into the methodological and theoretical underpinnings of PAR, exemplified by case studies from Colombia and comparative studies in Nicaragua and Mexico. It further discusses the integration of academic and popular knowledge to empower marginalized communities, aiming for sustainable socio-political transformation.Item Participatory Research: A New Methodology for Adult Educators?(Department of Adult Education, University of British Columbia., 0000) Griffith, William S.; Cristarella, Mary C.This paper explores participatory research as a methodology within adult education, emphasizing its potential to address social transformation and involve marginalized communities in their development. The authors critically analyze the dichotomies in traditional and participatory research, discuss its emergence through initiatives like the International Council for Adult Education, and evaluate its practical application in adult learning. The challenges and theoretical underpinnings are also highlighted to advocate for its inclusion as a complementary approach in adult education.Item The Application of Participatory Action-Research in Latin America(International Sociology, 1987-12) Fals-Borda, OrlandoThis article explores Participatory Action Research (PAR) as a methodology integrating theory, action, and participation to empower exploited groups in Latin America. It highlights the dual commitment to knowledge generation and social transformation through grassroots involvement. Illustrated through field studies in Nicaragua, Colombia, and Mexico, the paper discusses the methodological principles of PAR, its focus on combining academic and popular knowledge, and its transformative potential in achieving socio-political change. Key themes include community engagement, awareness building, and revolutionary praxis. The article also critiques traditional academic approaches while advocating for a balanced, participatory framework.Item Principles for Participatory Action Research(Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia, 1989-09-27) McTaggart, RobinThis paper explores a theoretical framework for participatory action research (PAR) articulated through a set of principles. It examines the value of principles, critiques their misuse, and emphasizes their role in distilling knowledge and guiding practice. The author elaborates on the foundational ideas of PAR, distinguishing it from other forms of research, and highlights its focus on authentic participation, informed practice, and collaborative inquiry. Through an analysis of participation, the paper differentiates between authentic participation and mere involvement, underscoring the importance of ownership and agency in the research process. It also situates PAR within broader intellectual traditions and discusses its application across various fields, including agriculture, social work, education, and community development.Item Action-Research: Assumptions and Practice(Public Enterprises Centre for Continuing Education, 0000) Tandon, RajeshThis paper discusses the assumptions and practices associated with action-research in social science. It critiques the classical enquiry approach, focusing on its assumptions about knowledge generation, objectivity, and the separation between researcher and subject. It explores the ideological, epistemological, and methodological aspects of action-research, highlighting its cyclical nature and the integration of understanding with change. The paper contrasts the traditional approach to research with action-research, emphasizing the value of subjective experience, experiential learning, and intervention in social systems as legitimate means of knowledge generation.Item Studies and Seminars about Basic Educational Needs (NEB) of the Rural Population in the Central American Area(CEC-UNESCO-UNICEF, 1977-01) Boterf, Guy LeThis report examines the basic educational needs of rural populations in Central America, with a focus on participatory research methodologies. It discusses the objectives and processes of implementing participative surveys, which aim to engage community members in identifying and addressing their educational challenges. The study compares traditional survey methods with participatory approaches and explores the implications of community involvement in the research process.Item A Brief Note on the Participatory Research Methodology(1980-03) Couillard, Marie-AndreeThis working paper by Marie-Andree Couillard, prepared for the KANITA Workshop II at Universiti Sains Malaysia, explores participatory research as a methodology for involving rural and underprivileged communities in the research process. It highlights the challenges, responsibilities, and practical considerations of using participatory methods within development projects. The author discusses the historical context, theoretical foundations, and pragmatic limitations of participatory research, questioning its efficacy in truly empowering the poor within constrained socio-economic systems.Item Participatory Research and Academic Social Science: Some Reflections Based on Shifting Methodological Frameworks in Sociology(University of the Philippines, 1985) Banzon-Bautista, Cynthia RoseThis introductory paper examines the alignment of participatory research approaches within the competing methodological frameworks of sociology. It argues that participatory research is compatible with methodological positions challenging the positivist tradition, which remains dominant in social science research. Through three assertions, the author discusses the theoretical affinities between participatory research and non-positivist methodologies, explores participatory research's potential for critique on social and economic structures, and considers the relationship between theory and action for socially engaged scholars. This paper aims to broaden understanding of participatory research as a viable academic approach grounded in theoretical and methodological diversity.Item The Issue of Methodology in Participatory Research(International Forum on Participatory Research, 1980-04-13) Kassam, YusufThis paper examines the complexities and controversies surrounding the methodology of participatory research, highlighting key debates within social science research. It discusses the critiques of conventional positivist methodologies and contrasts them with the methodological underpinnings of participatory research, particularly its pragmatic and historical materialist approaches. Kassam explores the limitations, ideological orientations, and theoretical foundations of participatory research, advocating for an approach that emphasizes active community involvement, dialogue, and social change.Item Participatory Research: Main Concepts and Issues(0000)This document explores the evolution of social sciences and the shift from classical to participatory research. It critiques the traditional approach that emphasizes objectivity and professional control over the research process, neglecting the importance of social change. The participatory research model challenges this by involving the subjects of research in the process, fostering awareness, and aiming for social change. The text also highlights the ethical issues and ideological debates surrounding the methodologies used in social research.