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Dialogic Inquiry : Towards a Socio-cultural Practice and Theory of Education

by Gordon Wells
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Co-construct knowledge through joint activity and mediation.

Dialogic Inquiry is a fascinating read for anyone interested in education that emphasizes on co-construction of knowledge. Wells' comparative analysis of Vygotsky's social constructivist theory and M.A.K. Halliday's work provides unique insights. The book's focus on joint activity and semiotic mediation makes it essential for sociolinguists, psychologists, and educators who're interested in finding an alternative solution to the traditional teacher-directed curriculum.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Dialogic Inquiry : Towards a Socio-cultural Practice and Theory of Education

by Gordon Wells
$31.92 Now $22.34 Save 30%
ISBN: 9780521637251
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $72.05
Authors: Gordon Wells
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date of Publication: 1999-08-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Personal Development
Related Topics: Psychology, Education, Social Issues
Goodreads rating: 4.2
(rated by 15 readers)

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For more than a quarter century, the polemics surrounding educational reform have centered on two points of view: those that favor a "progressive" child-centered form of education, and those that would prefer a return to a more structured, teacher-directed curriculum that emphasizes basic knowledge and skills. Vygotsky's social constructivist theory offers an alternative solution, placing stress on coconstruction of knowledge by more and less mature participants engaging in joint activity. This theory offers semiotic mediation as the primary means of obtaining knowledge, whereby the less mature participants can seek solutions to everyday problems by using resources existing in society. In addition to using illustrative examples from classroom studies, this book provides a comparative analysis of the theories and complementary developments in works by Vygotsky and the linguist M.A.K. Halliday. This unique volume will be of tremendous benefit to researchers in the fields of education, sociolinguistics, and psychology.
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Co-construct knowledge through joint activity and mediation.

Dialogic Inquiry is a fascinating read for anyone interested in education that emphasizes on co-construction of knowledge. Wells' comparative analysis of Vygotsky's social constructivist theory and M.A.K. Halliday's work provides unique insights. The book's focus on joint activity and semiotic mediation makes it essential for sociolinguists, psychologists, and educators who're interested in finding an alternative solution to the traditional teacher-directed curriculum.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.