Constructing Mathematical Knowledge - Epistemology and Mathematics Education

Provides perspectives on the learning of mathematics and epistemology. The book explores constructivist and social theories of learning, and discusses the role of the computer in the light of these theories.

List of contents

Series Editor's Preface, Introduction, Part 1 Constructivism and the Learning of Mathematics, Part 2 Psychology, Epistemology and Hermeneutics, Part 3 Enquiry in Mathematics Education, Part 4 History, Mathematics and Education, Notes on Contributors, Index

About the author

Ernest, Paul

Summary

Provides perspectives on the learning of mathematics and epistemology. The book explores constructivist and social theories of learning, and discusses the role of the computer in the light of these theories.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Ernest
• Assisted by: Paul Ernest (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.01.2017
• EAN: 9781138162976
• ISBN: 978-1-138-16297-6
• No. of pages: 300
• Series: Studies in Mathematics Education
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > General, dictionaries