The Challenge of learning in flexible environments: A case study from Activity Theory

This article analyzes the teaching-learning process in flexible environments from the perspective of Activity Theory (AT). A qualitative case study based on observation was conducted to describe the organization and dynamics of the History Blocks Club, developed in a primary school in Mexico. 23 stu...

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Published in:Revista de Psicología y Ciencias del Comportamiento de la Unidad Académica de Ciencias Jurídicas y Sociales Vol. 16; no. 1; pp. 76 - 102
Main Authors: Claudia Sahagún Jiménez, Luis Felipe Gómez López, Yulia Solivieva
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas 01.06.2025
Subjects:
activity theory
flexible learning environment
motives
orientation
teaching-learning process
ISSN:2007-1833
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Summary:This article analyzes the teaching-learning process in flexible environments from the perspective of Activity Theory (AT). A qualitative case study based on observation was conducted to describe the organization and dynamics of the History Blocks Club, developed in a primary school in Mexico. 23 students aged 8 to 11, and two teachers with 2 and 17 years of experience participated in the study. The study examined motives, objects, objectives, orientation, and outcomes. Findings indicate that the motives driving students’ actions and the object of their activity did not align with the intended edu-cational objectives. While the orientation focused on constructive activity, the objectives aimed to foster historical learning. The study highlights that AT reveals the system of actions within flexible environments and underscores orientation as a key factor in activating cognitive motives. The results are discussed in terms of the actions that promote the construction of knowledge and the development of specific intellectual skills. The study concludes that AT is a useful framework for identifying the challenges involved in organizing learning in flexible environments.
ISSN:2007-1833
DOI:10.29059/rpcc.20250601-197