Qualitative Research Paradigm in Education

Abstract

The basic belief of the positivism paradigm is rooted in the ontology of realism which states that reality exists (exist ) in reality and runs according to natural law ( natural law) . Research seeks to reveal the truth of the existing reality, and how that reality actually works. Looking at the passage of time, the paradigm of post-positivism, critical theory and even constructivism has developed. The post-positivism paradigm emerged as an improvement to the view of positivism, where the experimental approach methodology through observation was deemed insufficient, but must be complemented by triangulation, namely the use of various methods, data sources, researchers and theories. Critical theory in viewing a reality is full of certain ideological contents, such as neo-Marxism, materialism, feminism and other understandings.