Between Platonism and Constructivism: Is There a Mathematics Acquisition Device?.

Winslow, Carl

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ERIC Number: EJ627178

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Between Platonism and Constructivism: Is There a Mathematics Acquisition Device?

Winslow, Carl

For the Learning of Mathematics, v20 n3 p12-22 Nov 2000

Proposes an entirely different perspective and challenges both the current para-dogmatic character of constructivism in some quarters of mathematics education and the dismissive attitude towards 'humanist non-sense' in others. Discusses the linguistic aspects of mathematical knowledge through a language acquisition device and a language acquisition support system. (Contains 39 references.) (ASK)

Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Language, Learning Theories, Linguistics, Mathematics Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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