Agreements and disagreements: conceptions on educational research in undergraduate students and professors of pedagogy

Abstract

This qualitative study gathered responses about what research is, from professors and undergraduate students from a College of Pedagogy in a Mexican University. Responses were analyzed and grouped into categories. Findings indicate that both students and professors have similar views on research, specifically as a sequential process intended to expand knowledge.However, there were also key differences. Whereas for students, research is mainly a literature review, professors regard this process as the generation of knowledge need to solve problems.