Learning Culture and Social Interaction
Scope & Guideline
Fostering connections between learning environments and social interaction.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Educational Dialogues and Interactions:
The journal examines the nature of dialogues in educational contexts, focusing on how teacher-student interactions, peer discussions, and family engagements shape learning experiences and outcomes. - Cultural-Historical Perspectives:
Research often draws from cultural-historical activity theory, emphasizing the role of cultural contexts in shaping educational practices and learners' experiences. - Agency and Participation:
A core theme involves investigating the agency of learners and educators, exploring how individuals navigate and influence their educational environments. - Innovative Learning Practices:
The journal encourages studies on innovative pedagogical practices, such as Conceptual PlayWorlds and dialogic teaching, that promote deeper engagement and understanding among learners. - Inclusive Education and Diversity:
Research also focuses on inclusive practices and the dynamics of diverse classrooms, addressing how different cultural and social backgrounds impact learning. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Learning:
The journal supports interdisciplinary research that connects various fields of study to enhance understanding of educational processes and practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital and Remote Learning:
With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in research focused on digital and remote learning environments, exploring how technology mediates educational interactions. - Social-Emotional Learning and Well-Being:
An emerging focus on social-emotional learning highlights the importance of emotional competence and well-being in educational contexts, emphasizing the need for supportive learning environments. - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy:
There is a growing interest in culturally responsive teaching practices that address the diverse needs of students from various backgrounds, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes. - Play-Based Learning Approaches:
Research into play-based learning, particularly Conceptual PlayWorlds, is trending, emphasizing the role of play in fostering creativity, agency, and collaborative learning among young children. - Interpersonal Dynamics in Learning:
Studies examining the role of interpersonal touch and social relations in educational settings are emerging, reflecting a nuanced understanding of how physical interactions influence learning. - Collaborative Learning and Professional Development:
An increasing number of publications focus on collaborative learning among educators and the development of professional learning communities, highlighting the importance of collective growth in teaching practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Classroom Management Techniques:
There is a noticeable decline in studies focusing on conventional classroom management strategies, as the field increasingly emphasizes more interactive and inclusive approaches to learning. - Standardized Testing and Assessment:
Research centered around standardized testing and traditional assessment methods has decreased, reflecting a growing critique of these practices in favor of more holistic and formative assessment approaches. - Teacher-Centered Instruction:
The emphasis on teacher-centered instructional methods appears to be waning, as the journal increasingly prioritizes student agency and collaborative learning environments. - Isolated Case Studies:
There is a decline in isolated case studies that do not connect to broader educational theories or frameworks, as the journal moves towards research that situates findings within larger sociocultural contexts.
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