ABSTRACT
In this chapter I will draw on theories of innovation derived from action research, socio-cultural psychology, activity theory and complexity science, since these provide theoretical frameworks for researching innovation by intervening in socio-cultural practices in order to change them. This is an approach to research which combines the design of models or prototypes of new ways of working with research into their implementation, using participatory methods which develop practitioners’ knowledge so that they are able to make informed choices.
