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ERIC Number: EJ540090
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0926-7220
Epistemological Anarchy and the Many Forms of Constructivism.
Geelan, David R.
Science and Education, v6 n1-2 p15-28 Jan 1997
Describes six divergent forms of constructivism in providing an overview of constructivist theory. Suggests a scheme for characterizing constructivist writing on the basis of its relative emphasis on personal versus social construction of knowledge, and objectivist versus relativist views of the nature of science. Contains 31 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Higher Education, Knowledge Representation, Learning Theories, Philosophy, Theories
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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