Potential Abstract: This research study explores the intersection of flexible mindsets, social network analysis, and Heideggerian way of knowing in educational settings. Drawing on the theoretical framework of flexible mindsets, which emphasizes the importance of adaptability and openness to new ideas, the study employs social network analysis to examine how students’ social connections influence their learning experiences. Through a Heideggerian lens, the research investigates how individuals’ ways of being and understanding the world shape their interactions within social networks, ultimately affecting their learning outcomes.
The study uses a mixed-methods approach, including surveys, interviews, and social network analysis techniques, to gather data from a diverse group of students in various educational contexts. By analyzing the structure and dynamics of students’ social networks, the research aims to uncover patterns of interaction and collaboration that support the development of flexible mindsets and enhance learning outcomes. Additionally, the study examines how students’ individual beliefs and values, influenced by Heidegger’s concept of “being-in-the-world,” contribute to the formation and evolution of their social networks.
This research contributes to the field of education by offering a nuanced perspective on the role of social networks in fostering flexible mindsets and promoting deeper ways of knowing. By integrating insights from psychology, sociology, and philosophy, the study provides a holistic understanding of how students’ social interactions shape their learning experiences and cognitive development. The findings have implications for educators, policymakers, and researchers seeking to create learning environments that support the cultivation of flexible mindsets and promote meaningful engagement with knowledge.
Potential References:
- Rethinking the digital humanities in the context of originary technicity
- The new instantaneity: how social media are helping us privilege the (politically) correct over the true
- Navigating authenticity in the age of the internet a phenomenological exploration of the existential effects of social media
- From tool to Gestell Agendas for managing the information infrastructure
- Cognition in context: phenomenology, situated robotics and the frame problem
