This course is focused on exploring how aspects of the world that are taken for granted are socially constructed, thereby opening space for alternative, more generative ways to engage in complex situations and relationships. In this course you will not just learn about social constructionist theory and practice but also connect it to the challenges you face in your own research and explore the tremendous positive impact that this paradigm shift can have on society at large.
Context of this course:
- A small-group, intimate learning experience that generates long-lasting relationships
- Participants from around the world that enrich the dialogue with diverse perspectives
- An interactive and collaborative environment where everyone engages in co-creating new knowledge
- Customized discussions on how each participant can bring social construction into their own work and life
Topics you will Explore in this Course:
- Co-creating a Vibrant Learning Community Inspired by Social Construction
- Social Construction and Relational Process Theory – Basic Premises
- The Power of Language – How to Frame Powerful Questions?
- Creativity, Imagination and Innovation as Constructionist Resources
- Social Construction and Design Thinking – From Ideas to Actions
- Glocalization and the Pluriverse