An Activity Theory approach to researching tutors' perceptions of effective online pedagogy

Joyes, Gordon

doi:10.1080/09523980802284341

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“…Activity theory was adopted for this study because it provides a useful lens to study the interactions that take place amongst the various participants, and serves as a good framework to map the interaction of the factors that play an integral part in the origin of the activity. Context is an entire activity system that integrates the participants, tools, communities as a whole (Barab, Barnett, Yamgata-Lynch, Squire & Keating, 2002;Engestrom, 1993;Joyes, 2008). Studying context means "finding oneself in the thick of particular situations with particular individuals" (Nardi, 1997).…”

Section: Activity Theory As a Framework In Educational Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Secondary school socio-cultural context influencing ICT integration: A case study approach

Divaharan

Lim

2010

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<blockquote>This paper proposes the use of activity theory and multi-level activity systems as a framework to analyse the effectiveness of ICT integration in Singapore secondary school classrooms. Three levels of activity systems are developed to study the effectiveness of ICT integration at the classroom: the classroom activity system, the department activity system and the school activity system. A multiple case study approach with three secondary schools in Singapore was adopted to provide in depth understanding of the socio-cultural factors that affect ICT integration in the classrooms. The findings show that schools need to function as learning organisations to be adaptable to changes, especially rapid changes brought about by technology integration in curriculum. To be successful learning organisations, schools need a curriculum focused, over-arching ICT goal to provide clear direction to the key players - teachers, HOD/ICT and instructional program HODs in the school. The management approach to ICT integration in the school should be through distributed leadership. While the school principal sets the tone for the school vis-à-vis modelling curriculum focused integration, providing encouragement to teachers and support for the HODs plans, the role of the HOD/ICT should be to ensure the relevant ICT-enabled infrastructure and implementation procedures are in place.</blockquote><p> </p>

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Section: Activity Theory As a Framework In Educational Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%

Secondary school socio-cultural context influencing ICT integration: A case study approach

Divaharan

Lim

2010

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“…As discussed in Chapter 5 , Conole ( 2008 ) describes the range of mediating artefacts that practitioners can use to support the learning design process. Engeström et al's so-called 'triangle' representation (Engeström et al 1999 ) has been used extensively to describe particular instances of e-learning interventions, as it helps consider a focus on the subject-object relationship and associated outcomes, supported through mediating tools in the context of a wider community context and associated rules and divisions of labour (Joyes 2008 ;Karasavvidis 2008 ;Waycott et al 2005 ) . Figure 2.1 shows Engeström et al's frequently used triangle representation of an activity system.…”

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Theory and Methodology: The Interdisciplinary Nature of the Field

Conole

2012

Designing for Learning in an Open World

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“…The activity theory provides a rich holistic understanding of how people carry out purposeful collective activities with the assistance of mediating tools (Hasan 1999). These mediating tools can be psychological such as culture, language, and ways of thinking; or material such as a hammer or a computer (Joyes 2006).…”

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Shelter-based Food Preparation Intervention and Subjective Well-being of Pediatric Cancer Patients in Manila, Philippines

Aquino¹,

Chua²,

Agustin³

2022

Philipp J Sci

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Among the major concerns in pediatric cancer patients are their emotional and social well- being arising from the unpleasant physical and psychological side effects of treatments. However, studies have shown that food preparation improves cancer patients' emotional and social well-being. The general objective of the study was [1] to assess the relationship between food preparation intervention and subjective well-being (SWB) of cancer patients, as well as [2] to determine the children's socio-emotional SWB before and after the food preparation activity implementation based on the perspectives of the patients, parents, and shelter staff'. Eight pediatric patients between 8–20 yr old, their guardians, and two shelter staff were purposively selected. A food preparation activity module was designed and implemented as part of the intervention measures. The patients, parents, and staff were interviewed to assess the patients’ emotional and social SWB before and after the activity implementation. Content and thematic analyses were used to analyze the data. The results of the study revealed that the patients’ emotional and social SWB improved right after implementation and even 3 mo after the intervention. The positive aspects of emotional SWB documented among the patients after implementation were happiness, hopefulness, gratitude, and self-confidence. The positive contributions of the activity 3 mo after its implementation were still evident. Regarding social SWB after the intervention, it was established that cooking activities encourage collaboration and social bonding among family members and the patients themselves. Three (3) mo after intervention, the patients became more outgoing, friendly, and helpful, especially towards their fellow cancer patients. The study can help researchers explore different age groups and chronic disease cases using similar food preparation activities and modules as a guide.

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An Activity Theory approach to researching tutors' perceptions of effective online pedagogy

Cited by 8 publications

References 12 publications

Secondary school socio-cultural context influencing ICT integration: A case study approach

Secondary school socio-cultural context influencing ICT integration: A case study approach

Theory and Methodology: The Interdisciplinary Nature of the Field

Shelter-based Food Preparation Intervention and Subjective Well-being of Pediatric Cancer Patients in Manila, Philippines

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