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Author Ernest, Paul.

Title The philosophy of mathematics education / Paul Ernest.

Publication Info. London ; New York : Falmer Press, 1991.

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Description 1 online resource (xiv, 329 pages) : illustrations.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Studies in mathematics education.
Studies in mathematics education.
Contents Introduction -- A Critique of Absolutist Philosophies of Mathematics -- Philosophy of Mathematics Reconceptualized -- Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics -- Social Constructivism and Subjective Knowledge -- Parallels of Social Constructivism -- Philosophy of Mathematics Education -- Aims and Ideologies of Mathematics Education -- Groups with Utilitarian Ideologies -- Groups with Purist Ideologies -- Social Change Ideology of the Public Educators -- Critical Review of Cockcroft and the National Curriculum -- Hierarchy in Mathematics, Learning, Ability and Society -- Mathematics, Values and Equal Opportunities -- Investigation, Problem Solving and Pedagogy.
Note "Studies in mathematics education"--Jacket.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-317) and index.
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Subject Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Philosophy.
Mathematics -- Study and teaching -- Philosophy.
Mathematics -- Study and teaching.
Indexed Term Schools Curriculum Mathematics
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Title Studies in mathematics education
Other Form: Print version: Ernest, Paul. Philosophy of mathematics education. London ; New York : Falmer Press, 1991 1850006660 (DLC) 90003618 (OCoLC)23179865
ISBN 020322423X (electronic book)
9780203224236 (electronic book)
9781135387549
1135387540
1850006660 (hardcover)
9781850006664 (hardcover)
1850006679 (PB)
9781850006671 (PB)