The debate around reflexivity as device to enhance objectivity is indeed a very interesting one. Perhaps reflexivity is much closer to auto-ethnography than to an approach based on distancing and objectivity. One aspect I am still puzzled about is the degree of awareness gained by practices of reflexivity. Awareness is not a positive state of mind per se – but it has gained highly positive status, especially in the social sciences. I haven’t come across any material which discussed these issues but I feel there is more to it than just a few methodological considerations.

You raised some really interesting points; can you elaborate? I am not familar with Robb Willer’s work, so some context will be appreciated.

Interestingly, I am not sure I really see reflexivity being more objective–I am considering life and the world and how I make meaning out of all of it. This seems to be more authentically subjective and honest with my perspective, rather than going with the flow.

I will certainly speak more on this as I have a Shon article to read tomorrow.

Now I think I need to hear more about your changing work . . .

Jeffrey

Thank you for the words of encouragement. Knowing I am not working in isolation on this is worth some of these efforts alone! Have you finished?

No, I am not at LaTrobe–I am studying at Lancaster University in the UK toward a PhD in eResearch and Technology Enhanced Learning, though I still live and work in New York.

Interested to hear about some of your work with transformative learning.

Jeffrey