ABSTRACT

In chapter 7 we looked at a notion of primary research that is participatory, oriented towards practice and, by implication, change. This form of research leads us to ask entirely different questions, with different accomplishments and different means of judgment, than does mainstream contemporary research. In order to practice this form of research, we need to be oriented to achieving dialogic potential by engaging authentically, collaborating mutually, orienting to the future, and being physically present with the others.