Thomas Keating
Boston College
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Mind, Culture, and Activity | 2002
Sasha A. Barab; Michael Barnett; Lisa C. Yamagata-Lynch; Kurt Squire; Thomas Keating
In this report of our research on a computer-based three-dimensional (3-D) modeling course for learning astronomy, we use the central tenets of activity theory to analyze participation by undergraduate students and instructors, illuminating the instances of activity that characterized course dynamics. Specifically, we focus on the relations of participant (student) and object (3-D models and astronomy understandings) and how, in our course, object transformations leading to scientific understandings are mediated by tools (both technological and human), the overall classroom microculture (emergent norms), division of labor (group dynamics and student-instructor roles), and rules (informal, formal, and technical). Through analysis of the data, we interpreted and then focused on two systemic tensions as illuminative of classroom activity. With respect to the first systemic tension, we examined the interplay between learning astronomy and building 3-D models. Results suggested that instead of detracting from the emergence of an activity system that supported learning astronomy, model-building actions frequently coevolved with (were the same as) astronomy-learning actions. With respect to the second tension, we examined the interplay between prespecified, teacher-directed instruction versus emergent, student-directed learning. Our results indicated that it was rarely teacher-imposed nor student-initiated constraints that directed learning; rather, rules, norms, and divisions of labor arose from the requirements of building and sharing 3-D models.
Journal of Research in Science Teaching | 2000
Sasha A. Barab; Kenneth E. Hay; Michael Barnett; Thomas Keating
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference | 2001
Thomas Keating; Ellen Evans
School Science and Mathematics | 2002
Michael Barnett; William S. Harwood; Thomas Keating; Julie Saam
International Journal of Science Education | 2004
John A. Hansen; Michael Barnett; James G. MaKinster; Thomas Keating
Journal of Science Education and Technology | 2002
Thomas Keating; Michael Barnett; Sasha A. Barab; Kenneth E. Hay
Archive | 2000
Michael Barnett; Thomas Keating; Sasha A. Barab; Kenneth E. Hay
International Journal of Science Education | 2004
John A. Hansen; Michael Barnett; James G. MaKinster; Thomas Keating
The Electronic Journal of Science Education | 2001
James G. MaKinster; Sasha A. Barab; Thomas Keating
Archive | 2002
John A. Hansen; Michael Barnett; James G. MaKinster; Thomas Keating