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ERIC Number: EJ540094
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0926-7220
Coming To Grips with Radical Social Constructivisms.
Philips, D. C.
Science and Education, v6 n1-2 p85-104 Jan 1997
Distinguishes between psychological constructivist and social constructivist groups. Explains the reasons for the growing acrimony in debates between the two groups. Discusses social constructivist accounts of the causes of belief in science. Contains 43 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Structures, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Knowledge Representation, Learning Theories, Philosophy, Science Education, Sciences, Theories
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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