When I first thought about networking and a networked professional I wasn’t aware of all the theories and thoughts, that have been evolved around this topic. I found it extremely interesting to find out about the contrasting theories in this paper.
The definition of cooperation is – process of working or acting together, which can be accomplished by both intentional and non-intentional agents. At first I didn’t think that cooperation had a huge link to networking, but it turns out I am mistaken. The Extract from Axelrod, R. (1984 pp xi – xiv) was extremely interesting, results from his game the Prisoner’s Dilemma’ shows that as in human behaviour we use the toll “TIT FOR TAT” this seemed to be the best approach to the “game”. I feel this is also the best way to use cooperation in everyday life. The use or “art” of cooperation can really help professionals broaden their network just through this theory.
I personally feel that affiliation is a crucial part of everyday life, as helps in our personal and professional lives. Since the internet has become widely available affiliation has become more of a priority with the help of such sites as twitter and Facebook. I agree with the Extract from Crisp, J & Turner, R. (2007 pp266 – 268): “Teenagers were happier, more alert, and more excited when in the company of others than when alone. In contrast, a lack of affiliation may have a lasting negative impact. In research among children raised in orphanages a lack of social and physical contact adversely affected the ability of the brain and the hormonal system to cope with stress” I fell it is every important to feel involved and have a strong social network, I agree with the findings as research has shown that individuals lacking social interaction can have brain and mental issues. This demonstrates how important affiliation is, not only in a professional aspect but also in a health prospective too.
Constructionism or to construct is to build something in this case an idea. I was extremely interested in Merleau‐Pontys idea that we “How, such thinkers ask, can there be meaning without a mind?” I was rather confused at this until I read further. Constructionism started to fall into place when I read about the tree theory. Knowing that it was a tree but what is it really? Man gave it that name but what was it before? How long has it been there? This got me thinking about other objects such as water we know it’s there I take it “for granted” but what if I were to take to someone who had never seen it before would they think of it differently. This idea has excited me and I am going to research further into it and use constructionism in my thought process in critical reflection and networking.
Connectivism has completely changed the way we learn. Sources such as web2.0 have taken over the traditional ways of teaching. Research has shown that the recent change of teaching techniques has only befitted students. I personally feel that being in the education practice using the technology that is widely available today has aided students, and the courses they are studying. It has been proven that pupils are more engaged when watching a power point than watching a teacher write on a white board. Using connectivism especially in schools has dramatically improved some student’s behaviours as those who learn in visually and kinaesthetically. Being a teacher myself I have used the new connectivism way of teaching as I have set up a web group for the students of my Upton Btec Dance course and they are reaping the befits as it is easy to access work and get feedback from myself and other students. I feel this new theory is extremely advantageous and I defiantly will be using it in my professional networking.
Any comments are welcome; please let me know your thoughts on the networking professional theories.
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