The problem of educational theory

This interview sheds light on current developments threatening the disciplinary ‘heart’ of education. Taking a starting point in continental ‘configuration’ field, Gert Biesta and Stefan T Siegel argue that there are forms theory considered distinctively educational. Based this premise, they discuss why defining educational theories ( Erziehungswissenschaftliche Theorien) is so challenging, it nevertheless rewarding endeavour. By distinguishing between (genuinely) narrow sense (educationally relevant) wider sense, attempt to tackle problem stimulate discourse theorizing