Liu, Romano (2024) Unraveling the Fabric of Learning: A critical Examination of Sociomaterial Perspectives on Learning. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
In this article I attempt to critically reflect on the theoretical merits of the sociomaterial approaches to learning. Through offering an array of theoretical concepts, in addition to what are considered social effects, these perspectives argue for an active character of materials in what constitutes reality. To this end, humans and materials are considered equally, and inherently entangled and this paradigm attempts to examine in what way this produces effects. To understand this, the theoretical concepts used by the sociomaterial perspectives are carefully considered in this paper. Therefore, I lay out an entangled conception of reality that forwards a consideration of both agency and participation to move beyond their traditional notions that are exclusive to humans. Additionally, through empirical applications of these concepts, I forward valuable insights of the sociomaterial perspectives on learning in terms of different forms of knowledge and the distinction of authority in the classroom. Lastly, upon critically reflecting, I postulate a sociomaterial perspective on educational policies by drawing on scholars who apply sociomaterial vocabulary in their research.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Supervisor name: | Psaros-Andriopoulos, T. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jul 2024 07:03 |
| Last Modified: | 15 Jul 2024 07:03 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3866 |
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