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Showing 1 to 20 of 143 for “"SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM"”.
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Social constructivism and collaborative learning in social networks: the case of an online masters programme in adult learning
… to support and deepen their learning. Web 2.0 social software provided the tools for various forms of communication and information sharing amongst student within the social networks. This study shows how the use of Web 2.0 tools such as wikis, podcasts, blogs, chat rooms, social networking …
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SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM AND EDUCATION IDENTITY BEYOND ASSIMILATION VESTIGES: A TEACHER’S LATINA IDENTITY IN A MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSROOM
This case study highlights the social-cultural relevant pedagogical impact a bilingual teacher has on the middle school ESL classroom through her Latina identity and lived experiences. Data gathering occurred over six months through the principal participant's in-depth interviews, classrooms …
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INTEGRATING CULTURALLY SUSTAINING PEDAGOGY TO DISRUPT OPPRESSIVE PRACTICE
… the problem at Mountainview are notions of social constructivism and social justice theory which support the enhancement of students' sense of self and the reflection of family values. My framework for leading change is based in authentic and distributed approaches to leadership that develop …
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Exploring the Implications of M-Learning on Student Engagement in English Language Teaching: The Case of First-Year Students at a Teaching Training Institute (E.N.S), Algeria
… of m-learning on student engagement in light of social constructivism as a pedagogical approach and this contributes to my understanding of the appropriate teaching approach namely communicative competence approach. To this end, the aim of this research is to explore teachers’ and students’ …
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The Nontraditional Community College Student: A Phenomenological Approach to the Educational Experience
… approach was taken with an emphasis on a social constructivism framework. This qualitative study utilized Seidman's (2013) three step interviewing process with the aid of photographs taken by the participants to elicit in-depth interview responses. Moustakas' (1994) modified …
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The glocalization and acculturation of HIV/AIDS: The role of communication in the control and prevention of the epidemic in Uganda.
Grounded in the social constructivism tradition, this study examined the role of communication in the glocalization and acculturation of HIV/AIDS by a section of sexually active Ugandans then living in Rakai district during the advent of the epidemic in 1982. Sixty-four women and men participated …
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Creating Inclusive Classrooms with Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy
… Intergroup Contact Theory (Allport 1954), and Social Constructivism (Smagorinsky, 2007) to evaluate how 7<sup>th</sup> grade students at a Title I middle school in the Southeastern United States experience the phenomenon of peer relationships in the context of a CSP writing unit. Students …
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Affirmation and reaction: Towards a critical biosemiotic sociology
… and society which incorporates both a radical social constructivism with the assumption or “givenness” of external reality. The works being drawn upon are predominately associated with phenomenological sociology, systems theory, and semiotics but additional works from philosophy and political …
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Rhetorical Implications of 'Professionalism' for Organizational Culture: Praxis of Mindfulness
… in 'professionalism' when approaching it from social constructivism which views communication as a function that constitutively creates a reality for the organization. Following in the footsteps of Aristotle, this study charges that 'professionalism' as a constructive ethical narrative is …
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Pedagogy of the Amused: An Exploration of Writing Education for a Critical Sense of Humor
… spaces from which students can recognize social injustice and re-envision a more equitable society, I argue that the distance humor generates can be used to emancipate people from empathic responses that would otherwise motivate action. I offer three cases that serve as examples of how …
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The influence of a transformative elementary science curriculum on at-risk students: A case report
… of the post-modern era within the framework of social constructivism. Students in this program collaborate in their roles as students-as-teachers to prepare and present lessons to visitors of their school's natural history museum and science laboratory; Data collection was conducted at Alison …
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A Contradiction in Will: Understanding China's Strategic Culture in a Civil-Military Context
… this study utilizes a methodology rooted in social constructivism to examine the strategic policies of the party-state government, followed by an analysis of the government’s relationship with the military and its beliefs and values towards the use of force. Interactions between the ruling …
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Teacher and Learner Experiences of Using ICTs for Teaching and Learning during COVID-19: A Case of Two Secondary Schools in Shiluvane Circuit, Mopani District, Limpopo Province
… during COVID-19. The study used connectivism and social constructivism as its theoretical frameworks. To achieve the objectives mentioned above, the study used a qualitative interpretative research approach that uses semi-structured interviews and review of documents as its data collection …
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Exploring flipped classroom instructional design in health sciences
… Year 2 students may be rooted in cognitivism, social constructivism, cognitive load, and metacognition principles. Future research is warranted to explore the influence of other demographic variables on student satisfaction in a flipped classroom design.
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Ethnoconfessional Nationalism in the Balkans: Analysis, Manifestations and Management
… ideology and force shaping political and social developments in southeastern Europe. This dissertation argues that Balkan ethnoconfessional nationalism is such an important element in southeastern Europe because it is a collective, chronic and non-economic phenomenon which transcends other …
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The organisational capacity for social innovation: an experiential exploration in re-ordering institutional practices
… insights into the organisational capacity for social innovation, utilising a qualitative inquiry into the internal and external practices of a socially focussed organisation. By appreciating the lived experiences of engaging in these practices, the research looks to surface elements that …
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Is school for me? A phenomenological study on the lived experiences of former incarcerated Black and Brown cisgender males who matriculated through traditional Wisconsin K-12 schools and their perceived impact of discipline polices on their incarceration and life trajectories
… Using critical race theory (CRT) and social constructivism as the theoretical frameworks, the study highlights systemic biases, zero-tolerance policies, and the school-to-prison pipeline as key factors supporting racial disparities in discipline. Through interviews, surveys, and a …
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A Qualitative Phenomenological Study Of Public School Teachers’ Experiences While Teaching During A Pandemic
… while adapting to teaching during a pandemic? Constructivism and social constructivism were applied as the conceptual and theoretical framework.</p> <p>Semi structured interviews were used to gather data. After coding and analysis, themes emerged which included the importance of support, …
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United for Wellbeing: Using Appreciative Inquiry to Increase Social Cohesion and Student Wellbeing in an Ethnically Diverse Rural School District
… struggles of migrant families, the theory behind social constructivism, social cohesion, and group efficacy, and the importance of student wellbeing. This will be done through the lens of positive psychology as bedrock on which to build a more cohesive community. An Appreciative Inquiry …
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The Factors Influencing the Role of Teachers in Imparting Leadership Skills in Jesuit Schools in Kerala, India
… holistic formation, academic rigor, and social responsibility, aiming at cultivating leaders who are ethical, socially conscious, and capable of addressing complex societal challenges. This study investigates the factors influencing teachers' ability to nurture leadership qualities in …
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