Challenging Formalization in Education and Beyond

Challenging Formalization in Education and Beyond addresses the effects of today's attempts to organize knowledge, processes, and performance in education, particularly in its ever-growing digital environments.

Peter Serdyukov is a Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at National University, USA.

Introduction Part 1. Formalization as a Social Phenomenon 1. Current State of Education 2. Origins of Formalization 3. Formalization in Education 4. Formalization features 5. Other Formalistic Issues 6. Social and Pedagogic Issues of Formalization Part 2: Formalization in Online Learning 7. Online Learning Formalization and Learners 8. Formalization and Teachers 9. Online Learning Formalization Part 3: Effects of the Formalization and Their Overcoming 10. Real and Potential Effects of Formalized Learning 11. The Role of Technology in Formalization 12. Possible Solutions Conclusion