Developing practice-based research with persona dolls for

Contents
Introduction 1
Developing a culture of research inside the classroom 2
The backpack of a practice –based researcher 3
The knowledge component: Enough food for the practice? 3
The emotional component: do you need a handkerchief? 3
The narrative component: a notebook or a diary? 5
Ethical and attitudinal component: Is a compass necessary? 5
Inquiry component: use a magnifying glass! 7
The visual component: don’t forget your camera! 7
The action component: becoming a coach 8
Persona dolls, a tool for knowledge and emotions...? 9
Dolls in an educational world 9
The founding Mothers of Persona Dolls 10
The preparation and the stages of the application 11
General and specific features of Persona Dolls 12
Reflections about the Persona Dolls in action 13
Conclusions 16
References 17
Appendices 19