Complexity Conceptual Perspectives for Research About Educational Complex Systems

被引:12
作者
Jacobson, Michael J. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
基金
澳大利亚研究理事会;
关键词
Complex systems; complexity; research methods; theory building; computer modeling;
D O I
10.1080/00220973.2019.1652138
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
This article is premised on the observation that in educational research there is an increasing use of terminology and concepts related to the field of complexity and the study of complex physical, biological, and social systems. As we are at an early stage in this cross-fertilization of complex systems ideas and methods in educational research, this article provides an overview of key complex systems conceptual perspectives and research methods in conjunction with a discussion of why educational researchers should consider their use. It is hoped that this overview of complex systems concepts and nomenclature used to describe research that views education as a complex system will help promote a broader awareness and acceptance of this work in the educational research community.
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页码:375 / 381
页数:7
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