#30 Stephen Kemmis | Becoming Critical Practitioners
In this episode of the ResponsAbility Podcast, we welcome Stephen Kemmis, Professor Emeritus at Charles Sturt University and one of the most influential thinkers in action research and educational theory. Stephen reflects on the origins and enduring stakes of action research, emphasizing its emancipatory potential in times of increasing bureaucratization of education. The conversation explores the role of teachers as critical agents, the relevance of practical wisdom (phronesis) in professional practice, and the philosophical foundations of his theory of practice architectures. Together, we discuss how practices are shaped by cultural, material, and social conditions—and what it means to take responsibility in a world where no one fully controls the structures we inhabit. The episode offers a philosophical inquiry into practice, transformation, and the ethical challenges of acting in uncertain times.
00:00:55 – Motivation and entry into action research
00:00:55 – Motivation and entry into action research
- Kemmis, S. (2022): Transforming Practices: Changing the World with the Theory of Practice Architectures. Singapore: Springer Nature.
- Mahon K., Francisco S., Kemmis S. (2017): Exploring Education and Professional Practice: Through the Lens of Practice Architectures. Singapore: Springer Nature.
- Kemmis, S. (2014): The action research planner: doing critical participatory action research. Singapore: Springer.
- Atweh W., Kemmis S. and Weeks P. (1998): Action Research in Practice. London; New York: Routledge.
- Carr, W. & Kemmis, S. (1986): Becoming Critical. Education, Knowledge and Action Research. London: Falmer Press.
