Defining our current "frame experiment"

As we dive back into our Reflections article it seems like a good idea to pause and discuss how our research itself fits the descriptions of critically reflective practice given in the article.

For example, as part of our illustration of Shon's 'frame experiment' we say,

" The effective professional begins by noticing a dilemma, framing what he or she will con-
sider as part of the new situation (and thereby eliminating some factors),
drawing on previous knowledge and theories while adapting them to address
the newness of the situation, and testing the new knowledge in action." (155)

and later:

"We conduct research both because frame experiments did not work effectively, leaving some 'messes' to
manage (Schön, The Reflective18) that are more complex than can be addressed as we work in the
classroom or community setting, or because we hope to articulate what hap-
pened in our successful frame experiments so that others might also use our knowledge.
Reflection to develop new knowledge in and after the moment,
followed by action, combine to form a complete reflective practice." (155-56)

Within that context, how would we explain (1) the nature of our "frame experiment" and (2) the purposes of our research?

Let's get that conversation onto this blog--ideally in a more precise way than we've used during the shorthand of our e-chats.

And let's discuss it in terms of our own teaching as well as in terms of our collaborative research agenda.