TABLE З
Schema of research project showing the relationship between
theoretical framework, research questions and methodology
The Theory: Area 1 Identity and the construction of a psychological model at the theoretical level
of consciousness
Theoretical component Research questions ’ Methodology
Theorizing: location/ 1.
naming of Aborigines by
mainstream society, location/
naming of Aboriginal people
by Aboriginal people 2.
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5.
Are there different models of Aboriginal
worlds offered by government, and
government agencies?
What conceptual machinery is employed in
relation to the construction and
maintenance of these worlds?
How are Aboriginal people named? By
whom? What are the implications of
this naming for identity?
What are the models of an Aboriginal world
offered by Aboriginal people?
In the sub-structure of education, how do
reality definers theorize about education?
How do Aboriginal people theorize about
education?
1. Survey of literature for
Government policy and practice.
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4. Interviews, discussions with
Aboriginal reality definers
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5. Interviews with school personnel
Schedule III responses.
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