Constructivist Metaphors of Learning Science

Discusses and criticizes a number of constructivist positions in education that are based on distinctions between the metaphors of "finding" versus "making" for the obtaining of new knowledge. Discusses what is of value in constructivism and what is ill-founded baggage. Contains...

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Published in:Science & education 1997, Vol.6 (1-2), p.121-133
Main Author: Ogborn, Jon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Baggage
Cognitive Psychology
Cognitive Structures
Constructivism
Constructivism (Learning)
Educational Strategies
Elementary Secondary Education
Epistemology
Knowledge Representation
Learning
Learning Theories
Metaphor
Metaphors
Philosophy
Science Education
Sciences
Theories
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Summary:Discusses and criticizes a number of constructivist positions in education that are based on distinctions between the metaphors of "finding" versus "making" for the obtaining of new knowledge. Discusses what is of value in constructivism and what is ill-founded baggage. Contains 25 references. (DDR)
ISSN:0926-7220
1573-1901
DOI:10.1023/a:1008642412858