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http://dx.doi.org/10.14697/jkase.2022.42.3.341

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

Ha, Yoon-Hee (Seoul National University)
Lim, Sung-Eun (Seoul National University)
Kim, Chan-Jong (Seoul National University)
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Journal of The Korean Association For Science Education / v.42, no.3, 2022 , pp. 341-356 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Actor-Network Theory; science education research; scientific practice; science learning; science teaching;
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