Overview
- In this book, we discuss the application of Activity Theory to a range of different educational contexts
- This book presents a range of different uses of Activity Theory as a methodological approach in educational research
- This book discusses the use of different generations and principles of Activity Theory
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Table of contents (12 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Empirical Research on using Activity Theory in Analysing Students’ and Teachers’ Experiences of Learning and Teaching in Face-to-Face, Blended and Fully Online Learning Contexts
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Insights in Identifying Historical and Systemic Tensions in Educational Contexts Using Activity Theory
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Understanding Conceptual and Contextual Aspects of Educational Contexts through Activity Theory
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Application of Activity Theory in Understanding Teachers’ PCK and Curriculum Development
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About this book
Activity Theory in Education: Research and Practice brings together cutting-edge scholars from a number of continents. Through in-depth case studies the authors highlight how Activity Theory is used in education and discuss the theoretical as well as pragmatic use of Activity Theory frameworks in a range of contemporary learning contexts. The first section of the book focuses on empirical research on using Activity Theory in analysing students’ and teachers’ experiences of learning and teaching in face-to-face and online learning contexts. The second section contains insights in identifying historical and systemic tensions in educational contexts using Activity Theory. The third section discusses conceptual and contextual aspects of educational contexts through Activity Theory, and Section four discusses the application of Activity Theory in understanding teachers’ Pedagogical Content Knowledge and curriculum development.
In spite of the widespread and rapidly increasing use of Activity Theory in educational research, few collections of this work are available. Activity Theory in Education: Research and Practice is such a much needed collection of practical experiences, theoretical insights and empirical research findings on the use of Activity Theory in educational settings.” – Yrjö Engeström, Centre for Research on Activity, Development and Learning (CRADLE), The University of Helsinki.
In spite of the widespread and rapidly increasing use of Activity Theory in educational research, few collections of this work are available. Activity Theory in Education: Research and Practice is such a much needed collection of practical experiences, theoretical insights and empirical research findings on the use of Activity Theory in educational settings.” – Yrjö Engeström, Centre for Research on Activity, Development and Learning (CRADLE), The University of Helsinki.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Activity Theory in Education
Book Subtitle: Research and Practice
Editors: Dilani S. P. Gedera, P. John Williams
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-387-2
Publisher: SensePublishers Rotterdam
eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)
Copyright Information: SensePublishers-Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-94-6300-387-2Published: 22 December 2015
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 198
Topics: Education, general