Social Constructivism And International Cooperation In Distance Education

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Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education
Volume:7 Issue:3
Social Constructivism And International Cooperation In Distance Education

Social Constructivism And International Cooperation In Distance Education

Authors : Elif TOPRAK

Pages : 174-183

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Publication Date : 2006-09-01

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :International cooperation in Distance Education which is a very popular phenomenon today can be explained by the rise of social constructivism in social sciences, namely Education and International Relations, for the purpose of this paper. Social constructive approach in International Relations with its emphasis on building social bridges via learning common values and social constructivism in education highlighting learning communities, pave the way for institutionalization of cooperation in Distance Education. Multicultural, multilingual models that adopt educational materials according to local cultures and demands, serve as a good mean of meeting educational needs globally. Information and Communication Technologies ease interactions and lead to a global flow of information, some advantages of which are emphasized in this paper.
Keywords : Social Constructivism, Distance Education, Globalization, European Union

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