Course Content
E-learning Module 1: Constructivism in dealing with communication and social systems
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Introduction to the concept of constructivism
Quiz about constructivism
Using the constructivist approach to understand communication issues
E-LEarning Module 2: General Introduction to Systems Thinking and its application to organisations
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Systems thinking – brief general introduction, relation to the constructivist approach
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Thinking the evolution of social systems – narratives, complexity and change
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Quiz about systems thinking
E-learning Module 3: Change Management
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Process models for change in organisations
The concept of “intervention” revisited
The concept of “resistance” revisited – iceberg, defensive routines and organisational culture
Conceptual underpinnings for state-of-the-art approaches concerning leadership and social systems change (GIZ TVET Programme Pakistan)

This lesson introduces the idea of (social) constructivism, which forms the methodological basis of the change management and consultative support approaches discussed in this course. Many modern social technologies, such as reframing in moderation, constructive conflict management, analysis of intercultural communication problems and many others, are practical applications of the constructivist approach.

 

To deepen your understanding of the concept of (social) constructivism, we recommend that you study this text : Social constructivism

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