Constructing Mathematical Knowledge

Epistemology and Mathematics Education

Paul Ernest editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:28th May '96

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This book provides a panorama of complimentary and forward looking perspectives on the learning of mathematics and epistemology from some of the leading contributors to the field. It explores constructivist and social theories of learning, and discusses the role of the computer in the light of these theories. It brings analyses from psychoanalysis, Hermeneutics and other perspectives to bear on the issues of mathematics and learning. It enquires into the nature of enquiry itself, and an important emergent theme is the role of language. Finally it relates the history of mathematics to its teaching and learning. The book both surveys current research and indicates orientations for fruitful work in the future.

ISBN: 9780750705707

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 430g

300 pages