{"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":"#21 Tone Kvernbekk | Evidence-based Practice?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2047,"description":"In this episode, we talk with Tone Kvernbekk, Professor of Education at the University of Oslo, about how teachers think, reason, and act wisely in complex educational contexts. Drawing on her work on the nature of evidence, theory, and practical judgment, she discusses why educational practice cannot simply be based on evidence, but must be informed by it. We explore her reflections on causality, context, and the limits of instrumental thinking. Finally, Tone shares how pedagogical thought experiments can help cultivate the ability to respond thoughtfully and well to what each situation demands.\n00:00:44 – Academic journey and philosophical beginnings\n\n00:02:34 – Why theory and theory development matter in education\n00:04:27 – “Nothing is as practical as a good theory” \n\n00:06:00 – The meaning of “based” in evidence-based practice\n\n00:08:02 – What counts as evidence?\n\n00:11:58 – John Hattie and the limits of “what works best”\n\n00:15:31 – Instrumentality and causality in education\n\n00:20:02 – Four models for connecting research evidence and practice\n\n00:22:35 – Grimen, phronesis, and Biesta – on wisdom, risk, and judgment\n\n00:25:41 – Pedagogical thought experiments and the cultivation of ResponsAbility\n\n00:30:06 – The responsibility of educational philosophers today\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.\nTone Kvernbekk argues that evidence should inform professional judgment rather than replace it. When making important decisions in your own practice, what kinds of evidence, experiences, values, and contextual knowledge do you draw upon, and how do you balance them in responding to the particular situation at hand?\nKvernbekk suggests that responsible practice involves thinking carefully through possible actions and their...","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}