Radical Constructivism in Action

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Radical Constructivism in Action

Building on the Pioneering Work of Ernst von Glasersfeld

Philosophy and theory of education

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 1st November 2002

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 1 Mb

ISBN: 9781135699451


Overview

Over the last twenty-five years Ernst von Glasersfeld has had a tremendous impact on mathematics and science education through his fundamental insights into the nature of knowledge and knowing. Radical Constructivism in Action is a new volume of papers honouring his work by building on his model of knowing.

Contributions

The contributions by leading researchers present constructivism in action, tying the authors' actions regarding practical problems of mathematics and science education, philosophy, and sociology to their philosophical constraints, giving meaning to constructivism operationally. The book begins with a retrospective analogy between radical constructivism's emergence and changes in what is thought of as "certain" scientific knowledge.

Goals and Significance

It aims to increase understanding of constructivism and Glasersfeld's achievement, and is vibrant evidence of the continued vitality of research in the constructivism tradition.

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