In this editorial we explore how diversity might matter for educational research and educational practice. We highlight that diversity constitutes a value in itself and can be valued for its consequences. We suggest that valuing diversity doesn't mean that any diversity is simply acceptable. Diversity, so we argue, requires a criterion, and we suggest that democracy may be a relevant criterion for diversity. We also argue that diversity needs a reference point so that rather than talking about diversity in the abstract, it is important to explore in what particular contexts and settings diversity may matter. Against this background we highlight the importance of methodological, conceptual and theoretical diversity in educational research, also for the sake of the diversity of educational practice.

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社论：教育研究和教育实践的多样性案例

在这篇社论中，我们探讨了多样性对教育研究和教育实践的重要性。我们强调多样性本身就构成了一种价值，并且可以因其后果而受到重视。我们建议重视多样性并不意味着任何多样性都是可以接受的。我们认为，多样性需要一个标准，我们认为民主可能是多样性的相关标准。我们还认为，多样性需要一个参考点，因此与其抽象地谈论多样性，重要的是探索在哪些特定环境和环境中多样性可能很重要。在此背景下，我们强调教育研究中方法、概念和理论多样性的重要性，也是为了教育实践的多样性。