Phenomenological framing in teacher noticing research: how theoretical perspectives constitute their objects

Research into 'teacher noticing' is a significant but debated area within education. Different theoretical perspectives (cognitive, sociocultural, ecological-embodied) are not simply alternative explanations of the same phenomenon. Instead, this research proposes that these perspectives, through their 'phenomenological framing,' actively constitute distinct research objects, defining where noticing is located, its adequacy standards, and its temporal organization, thus shaping what is considered evidence.

This research highlights the profound impact of foundational theoretical frameworks on the definition and understanding of complex phenomena. It underscores that the lens through which a subject is studied actively shapes the subject itself, with significant implications for how research questions are formulated, evidence is collected, and findings are interpreted across various domains.

Teacher noticing is a highly generative yet contested construct in education research.

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