A Case Study on Learner Agency in Textbook Use:A Complex Dynamic Systems Theory Perspective
Agency is the decisive factor for learners'achievement,but there is yet very limited research on agency in the context of textbook use.This case study explores the emergent process of learner agency in the context of textbook use from the perspective of complex dynamic systems theory.Analysis of multiple sources of data reveals that in the context of textbook use learner agency system is composed of embedded sub-systems including individual systems,instructional systems,and sociocultural systems.This leaner agency system has the characteristics of situational sensitivity and individuality.The emergence of learner agency is the result of perturbations caused by changes in system elements and an adaptive process of continuous adjustment from an initial state.Finally,this study proposes a model for the emergence of learner agency in the context of textbook use,aiming to reveal the mechanisms of interaction between systems.This study provides valuable insights into future textbook research and agency study.
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