81.026 - WITHDRAWN: Theories of Learning and Education Through the Looking Glass of Complexity

Session Type: Symposium

Abstract

Recently, a Complex Systems Conceptual Framework of Learning (CSCFL) was proposed from which to consider competing theories of learning such as the cognitive-situative debate. This symposium is the second in a series of three at international conferences that will bring together major cognitive, situative, embodied, and socio-cultural learning theoreticians to consider these theories through the CSCFL and the “looking glass of complexity” (e.g., nonlinearity, emergence). In the presentations, discussant comments, and most importantly, audience discussions, we expect the AERA community will have an opportunity consider and debate whether or not complexity perspectives such as the CSCFL can help advance our theoretical and methodological tools to more deeply understand and potentially influence critically important issues in educational research and practice.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Constructivist Theory, Research, and Practice

Chair

• Clark A. Chinn, Rutgers University

Papers

• The Complex Systems Conceptual Framework of Learning and Methodological Implications - Michael J. Jacobson, The University of Sydney; Manu Kapur, ETH Zurich; Peter Reimann, Heidelberg University

• Connecting the Unit of Analysis in Learning Research - Sten Runar Ludvigsen, University of Oslo

• What Could a Complex Systems Perspective Offer to the Study of Conceptual Development and Conceptual Change? - Stella Vosniadou, The Flinders University of South Australia

• The Art and Science of Impact: Unlocking Human Potential From a Dynamic Systems Perspective - Sasha A. Barab, Arizona State University; Anna Arici, Arizona State University; Earl Aguilera, California State University - Fresno

• Do the Merits of the Complex Systems Conceptual Framework of Learning Extend to Design-for-Learning Guidelines? An Embodied Perspective - Mitchell J. Nathan, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Discussant

• Clark A. Chinn, Rutgers University