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A Cultural-Historical Activity Theory Approach for the Design of a Qualitative Methodology in Science Educational Research

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    Identifier: imarina:9241742
    Authors:
    Grimalt-Alvaro, CarmeAmetller, Jaume
    Abstract:
    Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) was conceived and has been developed as an interventionist proposal and mostly as an analytical tool. The aim of this paper is to explore the connections between ontological and epistemological considerations underpinning CHAT and concrete research methodological decisions. We discuss how considerations of the philosophical basis of CHAT and more recent developments in philosophy can offer specific guidance to methodological decisions by exploring an example of research about using technology to teach in secondary science education. The explicit definition of the ontological character of activity, the status of the concept of transformation, or considering points of entry as an epistemological device suggest a possible logic to define data-gathering methods which could be generalised to other areas of CHAT research. We also discuss complementary frameworks, in particular the concept of identity, to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the complex and dynamic nature of the activity.
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    Author, as appears in the article.: Grimalt-Alvaro, Carme; Ametller, Jaume;
    Department: Pedagogia
    URV's Author/s: Grimalt Alvaro, Maria del Carme
    Keywords: Theory Teacher Science education Qualitative Methodology Identity Cultural-historical activity theory
    Abstract: Cultural-Historical Activity Theory (CHAT) was conceived and has been developed as an interventionist proposal and mostly as an analytical tool. The aim of this paper is to explore the connections between ontological and epistemological considerations underpinning CHAT and concrete research methodological decisions. We discuss how considerations of the philosophical basis of CHAT and more recent developments in philosophy can offer specific guidance to methodological decisions by exploring an example of research about using technology to teach in secondary science education. The explicit definition of the ontological character of activity, the status of the concept of transformation, or considering points of entry as an epistemological device suggest a possible logic to define data-gathering methods which could be generalised to other areas of CHAT research. We also discuss complementary frameworks, in particular the concept of identity, to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the complex and dynamic nature of the activity.
    Thematic Areas: Social sciences, interdisciplinary Saúde coletiva Enfermagem Education Ciencias sociales Administração pública e de empresas, ciências contábeis e turismo
    licence for use: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/es/
    Author's mail: carme.grimalt@urv.cat
    Author identifier: 0000-0002-5314-7706
    Record's date: 2024-07-27
    Papper version: info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion
    Link to the original source: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/16094069211060664
    Licence document URL: https://repositori.urv.cat/ca/proteccio-de-dades/
    Papper original source: International Journal Of Qualitative Methods. 20
    APA: Grimalt-Alvaro, Carme; Ametller, Jaume; (2021). A Cultural-Historical Activity Theory Approach for the Design of a Qualitative Methodology in Science Educational Research. International Journal Of Qualitative Methods, 20(), -. DOI: 10.1177/16094069211060664
    Article's DOI: 10.1177/16094069211060664
    Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili
    Journal publication year: 2021
    Publication Type: Journal Publications
  • Keywords:

    Education,Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
    Theory
    Teacher
    Science education
    Qualitative
    Methodology
    Identity
    Cultural-historical activity theory
    Social sciences, interdisciplinary
    Saúde coletiva
    Enfermagem
    Education
    Ciencias sociales
    Administração pública e de empresas, ciências contábeis e turismo
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