Abstract
The purpose of this article is to study how the concept of learning is represented through the exercises included in primary school textbooks. Research sample was textbooks used in the school year 2022-23 for the Greek language course at 2nd, 4th and 6th grade. The method of semiotic analysis and in particular the model of Algirdas Julien Greimas was applied. The concept of learning is structured around two isotopies. The first one focused on its informational dimension (cognitive code) and the second one on its communicative (social code). Around each isotopy were developed subcodes that were related to the following semiotic indicators: category of exercise, learning objectives, method of working, student engagement, field of application. In conclusion, learning appears to be presented as a basic skill that is achieved through objective assessment of performance and individual effort. The role of students is mainly passive and their field of action is limited within the school classroom.
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School textbook as carrier of representations for the concept of learning 468 KB