Education: individualization vs socialization

Teacher Socialization in Technological Education

In a recent technological education teacher development study, two elements of teacher socialization–the process of formally preparing to become a teacher (Ginsburg, 1988, p.1)–were singled out for review. First, the study set out to examine the influences on teacher socialization prior to formal teacher education. Second, the impact of pre-service teacher education itself, was explored. The so...

Two Models of Learning: Cognition Vs. Socialization

In this paper, I bring out the contrasts between two different approaches to student learning: that of computational learning scientists and socio-cultural anthropologists, and suggest some implications and directions for learning research in MOOCs. Computational learning scientists see learning as a matter of imbibing particular knowledge propositions, and therefore understand teaching as a wa...

Professional socialization: implications for occupational therapy education.

This article examines the implications that adult socialization theory can have on occupational therapy education. Sociological literature about professional socialization is reviewed and related to the preparation of occupational therapists. The discussion includes a description of the goals, processes, and participants in professional socialization. Consistency of socializing influences is pr...

[Prevention of moderate prosthesis-patient mismatch: individualization vs. generalization].

Correspondence: Dr J. G. Dumesnil, Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec / Quebec Heart and Lung Institute, Laval University, 2725 Chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec, G1V-4G5, Québec, Canada E-mail: [email protected] In this issue of Revista española de CaRdiología, Urso et al1 analyze the impact of moderate prosthesis-patient mismatch (PPM) on 30-day mortality foll...

AADE position statement. Individualization of diabetes self-management education.