{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"ResponsAbility - Dialogues on Practical Knowledge and Bildung in Professional Studies","title":"#30 Stephen Kemmis | Becoming Critical Practitioners","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2543,"description":"In this episode of the ResponsAbility Podcast, we welcome Stephen Kemmis, Professor Emeritus at Charles Sturt University and one of the most influential thinkers in action research and educational theory. Stephen reflects on the origins and enduring stakes of action research, emphasizing its emancipatory potential in times of increasing bureaucratization of education. The conversation explores the role of teachers as critical agents, the relevance of practical wisdom (phronesis) in professional practice, and the philosophical foundations of his theory of practice architectures. Together, we discuss how practices are shaped by cultural, material, and social conditions—and what it means to take responsibility in a world where no one fully controls the structures we inhabit. The episode offers a philosophical inquiry into practice, transformation, and the ethical challenges of acting in uncertain times.\n00:00:55 – Motivation and entry into action research \n00:04:24 – Teachers as researchers & the meaning of “critical” in Becoming Critical\n\n00:12:53 – What is at stake in action research today & risk of losing its critical edge \n00:18:24 – Practical wisdom (phronesis) and the role of knowledge in practice \n00:25:04 – Ethics, moral judgement, and how to act rightly \n00:27:46 – Theory of practice architectures: foundations and purpose \n00:32:33 – How practitioners can identify and challenge practice architectures \n00:35:08 – Responsibility under conditions of uncertainty and limited control\nBetween Theory and Practice – Questions for Reflection:\nHow might the insights from this dialogue inspire your own practice? The following questions are intended to inspire further inquiry, whether explored individually or in conversation with colleagues, students, or peers.\nStephen Kemmis suggests that practices are shaped not only by what we do, but also by the cultural, material, and social conditions in which we act. Looking at your own professional practice, which conditions...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CrFbTP4NhEnDEGQiy3DJA0GaXH1LyGw-ry7BpB-GvH0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNzgw/YTQ3MDIwNjAyM2Jk/MDJiYzIwMjBmY2Yz/ZGVmMC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}