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Exploring the Potential of Actor-Network Theory (ANT) in Science Education Research through the Analysis of Educational Studies Applying ANT

행위자-네트워크 이론의 교육 분야 적용 연구 분석을 통한 과학교육 연구 기여 가능성 탐색

  • Received : 2022.03.02
  • Accepted : 2022.05.09
  • Published : 2022.06.30
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Abstract

This study aims to derive the implications of actor-network theory in science education research. To this end, previous studies applying the actor-network theory were analyzed. The study results show that educational research using actor-network theory can be divided into three main approaches. First, ANT was used as an epistemological perspective to construct an educational method or perspective, Second, ANT was used as an ontological perspective to recognize non-human agency, Third, ANT was used as a methodology for educational research. Based on the results, the possibility of contributing to science education research is discussed. As a new theoretical point of view, we hope that actor-network theory will be meaningful in science education practice and empirical research.

이 연구의 목적은 행위자-네트워크 이론이 과학교육 연구에 주는 시사점을 도출하는 것이었다. 이를 위해 최근 국내외의 교육 분야의 연구에서는 어떻게 행위자-네트워크 이론을 적용해왔는지를 중심으로 선행연구를 분석하였다. 연구 결과 교육 분야에서 행위자-네트워크 이론을 적용한 교육 연구들은 크게 세 가지 접근방식으로 분류되었다. 첫째, 교육 방법이나 관점을 구성하기 위한 인식론적 관점으로 활용하거나 둘째, 비인간의 행위성을 인식하는 존재론적 관점으로 활용하거나 셋째, 교육 연구를 위한 방법론으로 활용 또는 제안하였다. 연구 결과를 토대로 과학교육 연구에의 기여 가능성을 논의하였다. 새로운 이론적 관점으로써 행위자-네트워크 이론이 과학교육의 실천과 연구에 있어 함의를 줄 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.

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이 논문은 2020년 대한민국 과학기술정보통신부와 한국연구재단의 지원을 받아 수행된 연구임(NRF-과제번호)(NRF-2020R1A2C1014534)

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