1st Edition

Constructing Mathematical Knowledge Epistemology and Mathematics Education

Edited By Paul Ernest Copyright 1994
    300 Pages
    by Routledge

    300 Pages
    by Routledge

    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.

    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

    Biography

    Ernest, Paul