Epistemological Pluralism and the Revaluation of the Concrete.

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Title: Epistemological Pluralism and the Revaluation of the Concrete.
Language: English
Authors: Turkle, Sherry, Papert, Seymour
Source: Journal of Mathematical Behavior. Mar 1992 11(1):3-33.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 31
Publication Date: 1992
Document Type: Journal Articles
Opinion Papers
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Computer Literacy, Educational Discrimination, Epistemology, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Problem Solving, Programing, Sex Differences
ISSN: 0732-3123
Abstract: Argues that computers are a medium through which different styles of scientific thought can be observed. Presents cases of women whose learning styles differ from the way that programing and problem solving in computer-related activities are taught. Concludes that technological developments involving object-oriented programing have created an opening for epistemological pluralism. (MDH)
Journal Code: CIJJAN1993
Entry Date: 1993
Accession Number: EJ450644
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Argues that computers are a medium through which different styles of scientific thought can be observed. Presents cases of women whose learning styles differ from the way that programing and problem solving in computer-related activities are taught. Concludes that technological developments involving object-oriented programing have created an opening for epistemological pluralism. (MDH)
ISSN:0732-3123