Learning and practice: agency and identities

This course explores the nature of knowledge, practice, social mediation, and human agency. By the end of the course, students will be able to think critically about knowledge and its implications, understand the role of practice in shaping identities, recognize the influence of social mediation on individual agency, and reflect on the complexities of human agency in various contexts. The teaching method involves theoretical discussions, case studies, and reflective exercises. This course is designed for individuals interested in understanding how knowledge, practice, and social factors interact to shape identities and agency.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1 Thinking about the nature of knowledge
• 1 Thinking about the nature of knowledge
• 1.1 Locating meaning
• 2 Thinking about practice
• 3 Social mediation
• 4 Human agency
• Conclusion
• References
• Acknowledgements