Radical Constructivism in Action : Building on the Pioneering Work of Ernst von Glasersfeld.
Title:
Radical Constructivism in Action : Building on the Pioneering Work of Ernst von Glasersfeld.
Author:
Steffe, Leslie P.
ISBN:
9780203487518
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (344 pages)
Contents:
Book Cover -- Title -- Contents -- List of Figures -- Series Editor's Preface -- Preamble Heinz von Foerster -- Knowledge, Language, and Communication -- Problems of Constructivism -- The Topic of Entity as it Relates to Ernst von Glasersfeld's Constructivism -- Ernst von Glasersfeld's Philosophy of Language: Roots, Concepts, Perspectives -- Construction of the Self, Ethics, and Paideia -- Constructivism and Paideia -- Radical Constructivism: Notes on Viability, Ethics and Other Educational Issues -- Constraints, Paideia and Occasioning: Can Mathematics Teaching be Part of Paideia? -- Epistemological Origins of Ethics -- Perspectives on Issues Concerning the Self, Paideia, Constraints and Viability, and Ethics -- Practice of Mathematics Education -- Students' Constructions: A Necessity for Formalizations in Geometry -- Professional Development in Recovery Education -- Constructivism in Social Context -- Perspectives on Practice in Mathematics Education -- Teacher Education in Mathematics and Science -- Science Teacher Preparation: An Attempt at Breaking the Re-Production Cycle of the Traditional Model of Teaching -- Constructivism, Mathematics Teacher Education, and Research in Mathematics Teacher Development -- Themes and Issues in Mathematics Teacher Education -- Becoming a Teacher-Researcher in a Constructivist Teaching Experiment -- Perspectives on Constructivism in Teacher Education -- Reflections and Directions -- Radical Constructivism: Reflections and Directions -- Notes on Contributors -- Index.
Abstract:
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. 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. 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.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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