Contexts for Teaching and the Exercise of Agency in Early-Career Academics: Perspectives from Realist Social Theory

Autor/in	Kahn, Peter
Titel	Contexts for Teaching and the Exercise of Agency in Early-Career Academics: Perspectives from Realist Social Theory
Quelle	In: International Journal for Academic Development, 14 (2009) 3, S.197-207 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1360-144X
Schlagwörter	Context Effect; Social Theories; Professional Development; Agency Role; Social Structure; Realism; Academic Achievement; Foreign Countries; Teaching (Occupation); United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Gesellschaftstheorie; Sozialstruktur; Realismus; Schulleistung; Ausland; Teaching; Lehrberuf; Großbritannien
Abstract	In this study, we investigate the interplay between context and agency for three early-career academics as they seek to develop their teaching. Our analysis is conducted in light of Archer's realist social theory, framed by critical realism. We argue that it is possible to see ways in which Archer's account of the interplay between structure and agency is evident in the practice of these academics, with the influence of contextual factors mediated by their concerns and reflexive deliberations. We thus open up a range of questions for further research and points of departure for the development of practice. (Contains 2 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10