Purpose this study aims to discuss the use of Brazilian sign language as the first language for a deaf individual going to a bilingual dialogic clinic from dialogic activities. Methods This is a longitudinal study, including one deaf individual, called N, interacting with his family and speech therapists. Results During the therapeutic process developed inside the bilingual dialogical clini...

This paper examines and reflects on a selection of approaches to technology enhanced learning that focus on the promotion of contemporary interactions and thinking. These processes and practices are articulated in terms of dialectic and dialogic dimensions of learning dialogue. We hold that these dialectic and dialogic processes (interpreted broadly) are a primary 'engine' for stimulating and s...

Abstract Recent interest in teaching thinking has lead different researchers to examine different approaches in education to find effective methods and approaches for teaching thinking. Through a qualitative case analysis, this study attempted to identify the effects of the infusion model of teaching thinking implemented through a dialogic approach on a PhD candidate’s critical thinking skills....

Family therapy is moving increasingly toward evidence-based practice and competency-based training. This article explores what might seem to be an unlikely link between social constructionist supervision, which is based on dialogic and fluid processes of meaning-making, and the increasing reliance on discrete core competencies in the education and training of family therapists. We propose an al...

Abstract Recent interest in teaching thinking has lead different researchers to examine different approaches in education to find effective methods and approaches for teaching thinking. Through a qualitative case analysis, this study attempted to identify the effects of the infusion model of teaching thinking implemented through a dialogic approach on a PhD candidate’s critical thinking skills....