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Commentary 1 on Reflections on Theories of Learning by Paul Ernest

Simon Goodchild

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Philosophy of mathematicsPhilosophyShort paperLearning theoryContext (language use)Space (commercial competition)Social constructivismPhilosophy of mathematics educationEpistemology

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Paul Ernest is an internationally recognised authority on the philosophy of social-constructivism particularly in the context of mathematics education. He has published widely on the issue, perhaps his two best known and widely cited works are ‘The Philosophy of Mathematics Education’ (Ernest 1991), and ‘Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics’ (Ernest 1998). As one engages with this short paper it is evident that one is in the company of a ‘master’ of the topic. It is quite remarkable how within the space of about 4000 words he manages to produce an erudite and informative account of 4 related theories of learning, and outline some of their implications for teaching.

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2009-10-13
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-00742-2_5