Learning in and as Participation: A Case Study from Health-Promoting Schools

摘要: Drawing on theoretical discussion and the vitality of an empirically-based case study, this chapter documents, explores, reflects processes learning about health through participation action. The study is positioned within democratic health-promoting schools tradition which emphasises a critical approach to issue student importance taking action as part health. begins with initiative in Europe exemplified by European Network Health Promoting Schools, position concept frames approach, its implications for ways we look at learning. Then, model distinguishing two different qualities participation, (token genuine), considered. builds complex sets concepts – one hand, sociocultural perspective other. used main analytical framework study. findings from are discussed several sections, shedding light knowing students were involved. This includes illuminating forms peer collaboration mutual interactions well activity structures engaged, e.g. investigations, identifying problems, solution ideas, bring changes respect overall topics. At end chapter, few dilemmas challenges future research arising outlined.