Potential Abstract:
This research article explores the intersection of personalized learning theories, virtual currency, and feminist positionality in educational contexts. As technology continues to permeate education, the potential for personalized learning experiences has increased substantially. However, there is a need for a critical examination of the impact of personalized learning theories on equity and social justice, as well as an exploration of the role of virtual currency in shaping these experiences. This study takes a feminist lens to investigate the positionality of students and educators within personalized learning environments and explores the implications for educational practice and policy.
The research design employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data analysis with qualitative interviews and document analysis. The quantitative phase involves collecting data on students’ academic achievement, engagement, and satisfaction in personalized learning environments that incorporate virtual currency. Additionally, qualitative interviews will be conducted with students and educators to gain insights into their experiences, perceptions, and challenges related to personalized learning and virtual currency. Document analysis will be employed to examine policy documents, curriculum materials, and instructional design frameworks related to personalized learning and virtual currency.
The study aims to contribute to the existing literature by addressing the following research questions: 1) How do personalized learning theories influence student outcomes in virtual currency education? 2) What are the experiences and perspectives of students and educators in personalized learning environments that incorporate virtual currency? 3) How does feminist positionality inform the design and implementation of personalized learning environments that utilize virtual currency?
The findings of this research will provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and researchers interested in enhancing personalized learning experiences in the digital age. By examining the intersection of personalized learning theories, virtual currency, and feminist positionality, this study seeks to inform the development of inclusive and equitable educational practices that address the diverse needs and perspectives of all learners.
Potential References:
- Feminist research in online spaces
- Teaching like a subaltern: Postcoloniality, positionality, and pedagogy in international development and education
- Rethinking empowerment theory using a feminist lens: The importance of process
- Troubling positionality: Politics of “studying up” in transnational contexts
- An ‘outsider within’: considering positionality and reflexivity in research on HIV-positive adolescent mothers in South Africa
