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This new edition of Kenneth J. Gergen’s celebrated text An Invitation to Social Construction is now even more accessible for students, offering a clear and thorough introduction to one of the most significant movements in contemporary social science. The Third Edition includes: • updates reflecting the many new developments in theory, research, and practice • a student-friendly, personal writing style • three new chapters on education, organizations, and therapy and health care • key insights into how social construction can help support you in your research projects, from start to finish. An Invitation to Social Construction is the must-read text for all social science students, academics and practitioners wishing to learn about social constructionism, along with the forms of inquiry and practice central to its impact.
Education as Relational Process
Education as Relational Process
I first met with Sophia when she was 12 years old. She was a wonderfully curious girl, excited to explore the world, delighted to learn new things. She also participated in theater, athletics, and the band. She is now in her last year of high school, excelling in advanced courses. However, she has no interest in any of her schoolwork, and has given up on all extra-curricular activities. Her days at school are joyless.
Last year in a nearby city, some 30% of the public schools were placed under investigation for what appeared to be massive cheating on state-mandated exams. Student performance was the target of the examinations, but teachers and school systems were also under the microscope. If their students ...
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