Thursday 27th, Module Two Focus

The first discussion group with a module two focus on Research as Mapping to build understanding was great with some sharing of ideas, areas of interest and questions that arose as we dug a little deeper through questioning.

We talked about the idea of creating a map (visual, virtual, literal) of your field of interest and how you/your practice, the literature, resources around you (BAPP community and your professional practice) all contribute to that map. We acknowledged that what we know comes from our own experience but in order to better know that and to deepen our understanding through the research it is critical to look outside yourself - backwards (historically), sideways (culturally) in order to move forwards in your own development.

There felt at the start of the discussion a want to pin ideas down to one singular focus, and while your research ideas will need to get deeper in their specificity, this will happen with time and through a thorough mapping of the field first. Reading what's already out there is key to beginning your research journey...remember that you are trying to contribute to the wheel, rather than reinvent it!

Naomi, Amber, Laura S, Syanne and Nikita will share what they found helpful from the conversation through their blogs so do go to them to engage more and continue the conversations... 

The second discussion group shared the same focus and we talked around the importance of alternative perspectives. Not looking at something through one lens only, but understanding things more through being aware of multiple perspectives. We had conversations around each others areas of interest - Shanice, Nicole, Rachel H and Sophie will blog about what they found useful as they begin to approach research as mapping to build understanding.