Constructing Mathematical Knowledge

Download or read book Constructing Mathematical Knowledge written by Paul Ernest and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.