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Relational agency from a teacher as researcher perspective

Author: Shequana Wright

Published in: Cultural Studies of Science Education | Issue 3/2015

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This essay responds to a selection of ideas and theoretical frameworks Sharada Gade uses to conduct her study. The ideas raised by Sharada are placed in the context of the changes and experiences taking place in today’s public school system. Her ideas also provide new insights into the construct of relational agency in accordance with expansive learning activity from a teacher as researcher perspective. The purpose of this response is to shed light on the collaboration that needs to exist between teachers and researchers as curriculum is designed and implemented.

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Title: Relational agency from a teacher as researcher perspective
Author: Shequana Wright
Publication date: 01-09-2015
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Published in: Cultural Studies of Science Education / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1871-1502
Electronic ISSN: 1871-1510
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11422-015-9664-x

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