Learning as Participation in Social Practices
Interpreting student perspectives on learning
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20501929 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anna Douglas (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2000 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 153-165 |
| Publication date | 2000-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Changing English (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1358-684X • E-ISSN: 1469-3585 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13586840050137928 |
| OpenAlex | W2126023984 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 12 |
This article explores a small group of students' observations on their learning as they come to the end of an A-level Politics course. It draws on the insights of Vygotsky and other theorists influenced by him, such as Lave, Wenger, Rogoff and Engestro ̈m, who have made important contributions to study of the social and participatory nature of learning, particularly, but not exclusively, in contexts outside the school environment. These ideas illuminate the 'communities of practice' found within educational institutions. The students' perspectives reveal perceptions about the learning process and provide a sense of what they have valued during this phase of their studies. Whilst education in formal environments may be criticised for the constraints on learning, classrooms may promote activity that encourages learners to identify their problems with existing knowledge, to question and speculate in ways that transform understanding. Collaborative practices have enabled students to enhance understanding of subject knowledge and to develop skills
Citizen journalism · Experiential learning · Formal learning · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Perception · Political science · Politics · Social learning · Sociology · Innovative Education and Learning Practices · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods · Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,07 |
| Citation span | 2012 - 2012 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |