Applying Cultural Historical Activity Theory in Educational S... - 9781032085135

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Applying Cultural Historical Activity Theory in Educational SettingsLearning, Development and Research\nAuthor(s): May Britt Postholm, Kirsten Foshaug Vennebo\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032085135, 978-1032085135\nSynopsis\nApplying Cultural Historical Activity Theory in Educational Settings harnesses research and development for educational improvement, bridging the gap between research and practice. Exploring how collaborations between researchers and practitioners can be used to co-construct solutions to real-world problems, this book considers key concepts in cultural historical activity theory (CHAT), including models as resources that can be used to build and facilitate collaboration between researchers and practitioners. \n\nThe chapters of the book draw on research findings from the practices of learning communities in diverse educational settings: teacher education, the education of school leaders,.