Applying the New Theory in Other Subprojects

Abstract

The aim of the first subproject was to create a new theory for a new literacy. Judgment of the seriousness of the first subproject, at least partly, depends on whether it has continued in other projects. Therefore, it is important that the readers get a picture of the second subproject. Aims of subproject II: Through a series of design experiments (intervention research subprojects in schools), develop a program for social problem-solving literacy. This includes

• Understanding how pupils can learn that an individual should not rush to choose the first option that comes to mind to solve a problem, but they can stop and think to find the best available option.

• Finding out if pupils can master the use of a model to solve social problems (points 1 and 2 were common to both the first and second subprojects).

• Testing the theory that evolved from the first subproject in the second subproject.

The theory that was built during the first project worked well in four different classes and in other schools. The conclusions from the first project were approved and some new ideas—such as the importance of time and place of teaching—were added to our knowledge. The process of further testing and refining the theory in other subprojects will continue.