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Who Is Your Knowledgeable Other?: Swedish 4th Graders’ Perspectives on the Knowledge Acquisition Process Using an Early-Stage AR Prototype
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Dissertation
Who Is Your Knowledgeable Other?: Swedish 4th Graders’ Perspectives on the Knowledge Acquisition Process Using an Early-Stage AR Prototype
2025
Overview
This study explored the potential of Augmented Reality (AR) as a mediating tool in children’s knowledge acquisition, grounded in embodied interaction and Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) within a sociocultural framework. Conducted with Swedish 4th graders (ages 10–11), the research involved an initial focus group, hands-on testing of an early-stage AR prototype, and a follow-up discussion. Findings showed that while children could assess adult competence, they placed greater value on helpfulness, friendliness, and fun, often preferring peer support. This suggests that mediation was shaped not only by technology but also by the social environment, extending the concept of appropriation beyond the AR tool itself. While AR presents promises for collaborative learning, current technical limitations (e.g., difficulty scanning reflective surfaces) remain barriers. The results invite a re-examination of ZPD due to the divided opinion of peers as the more knowledgeable others.
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ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
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