The More he Looked inside the More Piglet wasn't there: What Adopting a Sociocultural Perspective can help us see

2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill Robbins
Keyword(s):  
Sociocultural Theory ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Sociocultural Perspective ◽  
Scientific Methods

Unlike the Piagetian notion of children actively constructing their own understandings, sociocultural theory emphasises that it is through involvement in activities with others that development occurs. Thus, it is important to consider the contexts in which children are developing; the socioculturally relevant activities within those contexts; the participation with, guidance and support of others, and how this changes through involvement in activities and prepares children for future involvement in similar experiences. This article, drawing on research into young children's understandings of natural phenomena, will illustrate how adopting a sociocultural perspective can present a richer image of what children know, than an approach which relies solely on using ‘scientific’ methods to uncover and analyse understandings.

The More he Looked inside the More Piglet wasn't there: What Adopting a Sociocultural Perspective can help us see

2003 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill Robbins
Keyword(s):  
Sociocultural Theory ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Sociocultural Perspective ◽  
Scientific Methods

Unlike the Piagetian notion of children actively constructing their own understandings, sociocultural theory emphasises that it is through involvement in activities with others that development occurs. Thus, it is important to consider the contexts in which children are developing; the socioculturally relevant activities within those contexts; the participation with, guidance and support of others, and how this changes through involvement in activities and prepares children for future involvement in similar experiences. This article, drawing on research into young children's understandings of natural phenomena, will illustrate how adopting a sociocultural perspective can present a richer image of what children know, than an approach which relies solely on using ‘scientific’ methods to uncover and analyse understandings.

Uncertainty Is Inherent in Science

Uncertainty ◽  
2019 ◽  
pp. 149-165
Author(s):  
Kostas Kampourakis ◽  
Kevin McCain
Keyword(s):  
Nature Of Science ◽  
Climate Science ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Absolute Certainty ◽  
Two Factors

At times people seem to have a mythical view of science as an infallible source of absolute certainty. Despite the prevalence of such a view, it is deeply misguided. All science is inherently uncertain. Two key factors that contribute to science’s inherent uncertainty are the complexity of natural phenomena and human limitations. Although the challenges posed by these two factors can be somewhat mitigated by way of scientific methods of investigation and the use of precise mathematical formulations, neither can be fully done away with. As a result, all science, no matter how precise or careful the methods it employs, is inherently uncertain. This is important to realize not only for truly understanding the nature of science, but also for appreciating that pointing out uncertainties that exist in domains like climate science, evolution, and vaccination in no way undercuts their claims to being legitimate, trustworthy science.

Mastering the Methods of Cognition of Natural Phenomena As an Important Component of the Natural Science Functional Literacy of a Primary Schoolchild

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 27-31
Author(s):  
L. Timofeeva
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Functional Literacy ◽  
Educational Standard ◽  
State Educational ◽  
Cognitive Problems

The article discusses the features of building the process of familiarizing elementary schoolchildren with scientific methods of cognition (observation, experience) and their application to obtain new knowledge, solve educational, practical and educational-cognitive problems. This direction of educational activity of schoolchildren implements meta-subject learning outcomes in accordance with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard of Primary General Education, and also forms the basis of natural-scientific functional literacy among younger schoolchildren. On the basis of the author’s study, the principles of adapting scientific methods of cognition for use as ways of organizing learning activities are determined; the main stages of the formation of the ability of students to use scientific methods of cognition in students are identified.

scholarly journals The Role of Sociocultural Theory in L2 Empirical Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Second Language ◽  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Acquisition ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Sociocultural Theory ◽  
Wide Angle ◽  
Sociocultural Perspective ◽  
Interdisciplinary Field ◽  
Social Applications

Second language acquisition (SLA) is a complex, interdisciplinary field of study which has its roots in subjects as varied as cognition and psychology to social applications and actions in anthropology and sociology (Han & Nassaji, 2019). One of the oldest and most influential ideas in SLA comes from the sociocultural perspective and, in particular, the work of Soviet psychologist Lev Vygotsky. Nearly a century ago, Vygotsky attempted to connect the seemingly disparate areas of society, culture, and cognition in his unifying, wide-angle theory called Sociocultural Theory (SCT).

scholarly journals The lexical-thematic paradigm of the colour black in the idiostyle of E. M. Remarque

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Detailed Analysis ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Physical Conditions ◽  
Emotional Component ◽  
General Scientific ◽  
Actual Material ◽  
Animal World

The purpose of the research is to structure collocations with the «schwarz» element by lexical-thematic groups and their characteristics, which made possible the identification of all semantic variations of the colour black in the idiostyle of E. M. Remarque and helped to reveal the shades of their meaning in the process of reader’s perception of this prominent writer’s works. To achieve its stated goals the study involved the integrational use of general scientific methods (description, induction, deduction), as well as the analysіs of dictionary definitions, modelling and classification of the actual material. The lexical-thematic paradigm of the colour black in the idiostyle of E. M. Remarque is represented by collocations to describe character appearance, shoes and clothes; the plant and animal world, the environment, natural phenomena; household items, building structures, transport; lighting, shapes and figures; forbidden actions and malpractice; people’s mental and physical states. The first group was found to be the most numerous one, while the group which describes people’s severe mental or physical conditions comprised the smallest number of collocations, which make up the black palette of E. M. Remarque’s works. Analysed coloronym (every fourth adjective to denote the colour) is the most actively used by the author in his work „Liebe deinen Nächsten“. The detailed analysis of the writer’s discourse shows that the colour dominant „schwarz” is an important element of the author’s creative method. It is not used to remove colour from reality; it paints it in dark colours, contributes to the formation of the emotional component of the text and stimulates the associative activity of the reader.

Mastering the Methods of Cognition of Natural Phenomena As an Important Component of the Natural Science Functional Literacy of a Primary Schoolchild

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-29
Author(s):  
L. Timofeeva
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Functional Literacy ◽  
Educational Standard ◽  
State Educational ◽  
Cognitive Problems

The article discusses the features of building the process of familiarizing elementary schoolchildren with scientific methods of cognition (observation, experience) and their application to obtain new knowledge, solve educational, practical and educational-cognitive problems. This direction of educational activity of schoolchildren implements meta-subject learning outcomes in accordance with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standard of Primary General Education, and also forms the basis of natural-scientific functional literacy among younger schoolchildren. On the basis of the author’s study, the principles of adapting scientific methods of cognition for use as ways of organizing learning activities are determined; the main stages of the formation of the ability of students to use scientific methods of cognition in students are identified.

A Sociocultural Perspective into Intercultural Competence and Computer-Assisted Language Learning

2017 ◽  
pp. 130-141
Author(s):  
Rahman Sahragard ◽  
Hussein Meihami
Keyword(s):  
Second Language Acquisition ◽  
Language Learning ◽  
Sociocultural Theory ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Computer Assisted Language Learning ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Sociocultural Perspective ◽  
Vygotskian Theory ◽  
Insight Into

The theoretical underpinnings of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) enjoy a lot of shifts since when CALL has been introduced to second language acquisition (Chapelle, 2009). One of the least perused theories in this regard is sociocultural theory which purports that the practices human beings do can support language learning (Ortega, 2007). The sociocultural theory is the direct descendant of Vygotskian theory of learning in which learning is co-constructed through social interaction. This chapter provides an insight into the tenets of intercultural competence promoted through CALL. First, we explore culture and intercultural competence, then we review the studies done to investigate the effectiveness of CALL to promote intercultural competence, next, we review CALL materials through the tenets of sociocultural theory, then after, we examine how language practitioners can promote intercultural competence through CALL, finally, we propose a sociocultural based model on how to promote intercultural competence through CALL.

scholarly journals Moving between two paradigms - sociocultural approach to research of conspiracy theories

Sociologija ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-216
Author(s):  
Petar Lukic
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Cultural Studies ◽  
Political Science ◽  
Sociocultural Theory ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Sociocultural Perspective ◽  
Conspiracy Theories ◽  
Cultural Approach ◽  
Sociocultural Approach ◽  
The Individual

Social sciences and humanistic disciplines that showed an interest in conspiracy theories are dominantly relying on either a cultural perspective (e.g. history, anthropology, ethnology, sociology, cultural studies, literature, etc.) or a positivistic perspective (psychology and political science). Between these two perspectives lays a gap in the way the nature of the phenomenon is understood, as well as its manifestation, the methodology used and how they interpret results and their implications. In this paper we are aiming to show that this topic is in its core a sociocultural question and that the perspective of sociocultural theory represents a way to bridge the aforementioned gap by using features of both approaches. If the cultural approach sees conspiracy theories as a product of a culture, and the positivistic approach as a question of the individual, then through a sociocultural perspective we are looking at how an individual actively acts in a society which developed the discourse of conspiracy theories through time. By adopting this view, we can study how individuals purposefully participate in contextually situated (co-)construction and transformation of meanings, discourse and conspiratorial narratives, as well as how they utilize conspiracy theories and other artifacts.

Scientific Methods in Psychology.

1955 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-232
Author(s):  
E. G. Williamson
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Methods

Development of a State Tax Risk Management System

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 62-75
Author(s):  
A. V. Tikhonova
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
General Scheme ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Comparison Method ◽  
The State ◽  
Scientific Methods ◽  
Traceability System ◽  
Road Map ◽  
State Tax ◽  
Presentation Methods

The article is devoted to the development of the concept of the state to manage its tax risks, based on a systematic approach. The author's concept presupposes the presence of the following elements logically arranged according to the principle "from the general to the particular": 1) mechanisms for managing tax risks, 2) disclosing methodological recommendations, 3) specific proposals for changing legislation. To achieve this goal, the author used general scientific methods (deduction and induction, analysis and synthesis, observation, description, generalization) and private scientific methods of cognition (comparison method, graphical and tabular data presentation methods). We have presented a brief overview of the main tax risks of the Russian Federation in the current economic environment, which are classified in four areas: 1) risks in the field of value added taxation; 2) risks in the field of taxation of profits and income; 3) risks, the source of which is Russia's membership in the Eurasian Economic Union; 4) customs risks. The author presents a general scheme of tax risk management by the state, which includes the context, goals and management strategy. The priority mechanisms for managing the tax risks of the state are formulated on the basis of the presented classification of tax risks. These areas include: introduction of an end-to-end product traceability system; substantiation of taxation methods; joint elimination of tax risks (Federal Tax Service, Federal Customs Service, Ministry of Labor, Federal Service for Financial Monitoring); optimization of tax administration costs on the part of both tax authorities and taxpayers; harmonization of indirect taxation, including duty-free trade; harmonization of international tax rules at the international level; selection of the most effective tools for eliminating multiple taxation. A draft "road map" has been developed to improve the management of state tax risks.

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