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| Brown, Stephen I. | 1 |
| Nesher, Pearla | 1 |
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Peer reviewedBrown, Stephen I. – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1997
Proposes that the adoption of the notion that students should be taught so that they think like mathematicians leads to a number of enticing questions but ignores some important educational issues. Argues that a new course must be charted for mathematics education. (DDR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology
Peer reviewedNesher, Pearla – For the Learning of Mathematics, 1997
Raises a number of questions about knowledge generation from mathematics education and the nature of pedagogical information in the field. Considers two main activities within the realm of mathematics education: (1) pursuing investigations to improve instruction and (2) redefining the boundaries of mathematics as a subject. (DDR)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Higher Education
