Article
Philosophies and pedagogies of mathematics
Ilköğretim Online (Elementary Education Online)
Year of Publication
2009
Abstract
The paper discusses major philosophical stances on the nature of mathematics as held by foundationalists and quasi-empiricalism supporters. It is argued that the contrasting philosophical views between the two groups parallels in many respects the pedagogical debate between behaviourism and socio-constructivism. It is also argued that behaviourism has been influenced by foundationalist conceptions of mathematics while socio-constructivism has been influenced by quasi-empirical philosophies.
Keywords
- Peer-reviewed
Disciplines
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Citation Information
Boris Handal. "Philosophies and pedagogies of mathematics" Ilköğretim Online (Elementary Education Online) Vol. 8 Iss. 1 (2009) ISSN: 1305-3515 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/boris-handal/4/