More than just story-telling: cultural-historical activity theory as an under-utilized methodology for educational change research

被引:18
作者
Lee, Yew-Jin [1 ]
机构
[1] Nanyang Technol Univ, Natl Inst Educ, Singapore 637616, Singapore
关键词
educational change; cultural-historical activity theory; research methods; science education; ACTIVITY SYSTEM; MATHEMATICS; CLASSROOM;
D O I
10.1080/00220272.2010.513069
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Sociocultural theory is increasingly popular as a paradigm for research in education. A recent member in this family of theories is introduced-cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT)-that shows much promise to complement and invigorate the field of educational change, a large, multi-faceted, and persistent problematic. In particular, CHAT-based research can address five areas where educational change research experiences weaknesses and shortcomings: (1) the failure to fully analyse the context; (2) a tendency towards reductionism rather than embracing complexity; (3) low sensitivity to the effects of power and politics; (4) lack of concern with emotions and identity; and (5) the rapidity at which new innovations are often introduced. These arguments are exemplified with a case study of a secondary school in Singapore that had devised a new inquiry-based science curriculum. The paper concludes with some implications for promoting CHAT-based research in educational change.
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页数:22
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