Dr. Jurow studies learning by examining people’s everyday practices as they grapple with and solve meaningful problems. The focus of her research has been on the organization of what she calls “consequential learning” in situated social action. By consequential learning, she means changing forms of participation that allow people to be recognized as competent participants in valued and dynamic networks of practice.
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learning as a situated and distributed process, learning in progressive social movements for justice
EDUC 6804 - Special Topics
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Spring 2022
May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours.
EDUC 8250 - Qualitative Methods I
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Fall 2022
Introduces students to the theory and practice of qualitative research in education. First of a two-course sequence covering research design, theoretical perspectives, and methods. Preference given to first-year doctoral students in education.
EDUC 8358 - Seminar: Human Learning
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Spring 2019 / Spring 2021
Intensive study of selected topics in human learning.The focus of the seminar will vary depending on the instructor's expertise and students' interest. Recent topics include sociocultural and social practice theories, STEM learning in and out of school. Repeatable for credit up to 6 total credit hours. Recommended prerequisite: EDUC 6318 or EDUC 8210 or instructor consent.
