#4 Understanding Theory and Practice

Module #4

Lesson Title: Understanding Theory and Practice

Lesson Objectives:

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. compare and contrast theory from practice; and

2. formulate an action out of the given theory.

A. LESSON PREVIEW/REVIEW

Introduction (2 mins)

Good day everyone! How was your day! I hope you’re fine. Welcome to the continuation of our topic last module. But before that could anyone recite what was our topic on the previous module? Yes, our topic on the previous module was all about the Concept of Theory and its Importance. If you’re going to analyze our topic today it is still connected with the previous since today we will be uncovering the concepts about Theory and Practice. The learning objectives are: a) you should be able to compare and contrast theory from practice; and b) formulate an action based on the given theory. Are you guys ready? Alright, let’s begin with this first activity!

B.MAIN LESSON

Activity 2: Content Notes (13 mins)

Understanding Theory and Practice As cited in the article written by F. Duke Haddad entitled “Understand the Difference between Theory and Practice”, he said that Dr. Albert Einstein has a famous quote: “In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” Steve Klabnik believes there is always a tension between theory and practice. These two separate realms are connected through a process of abstraction and application. To explain this process by way of theory, theory deterritorialized practice, and practice re-territorialized theory: A theory, which is becoming practice; and a practice, which is becoming theory. 

To explain the phrase written above, theory is an abstracted practice, and practice is an applied theory. The only way you can get these two camps to talk to each other is to figure out what the theory says that provides value to those who practice. For example, it is all too easy to explain the concepts of thirst, pain and sorrow in theory, but the person realizes the difference only when he undergoes these experiences in real life. In theory, many assumptions are made to explain the phenomenon and concepts, whereas in real life, there are no assumptions and conditions are always unique. Another example, we learned in the theory of victimology that most of the victims of rape are those wearing seductive dresses or those women who are in drinking spree together with some other men but why in practice or in reality, there are also women who are being raped even if their bodies are fully covered with clothes.

 A theory is a thought, an idea about the way the world works that allows you to predict what will happen if you do something. Practice is doing; what happens when you do the thing. The better the theory, the better the match between your thoughts and predictions and what occurs in practice. Theories are theoretical. Practice is practical. Theory assumes an outcome, while practice allows you to test the theory and see if it is accurate.

For example, we have a theory (Requirements of Police: Arrest Procedures): 

Theory: As a general rule, police officers while arresting the suspect have the obligation to tell the suspect of his right under the constitution such as, “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me?”

Practice: The rules regarding what an officer must do while making an arrest varies by jurisdiction. Generally, an arrest happens when the person being arrested reasonably believes that she is not free to leave. The officer need not use handcuffs, or place the arrestee in a police cruiser, although police often use these tactics to protect themselves. 

Police also do not have to read Miranda Rights at the time of arrest. However, the police must read a suspect their rights before an interrogation, so many police departments recommend that Miranda Rights be read at the time of arrest. This way, they can start questioning right away, and any information volunteered by a suspect can be used against them. 

Finally, although police will almost always tell an arrestee why they're under arrest, they may not necessarily have any legal obligation to do so. This depends on both the jurisdiction and the circumstances of the arrest.

You are done reading! Now,

Based on the concept notes, Answer the google form provided in the google classroom.