The Practice of Constructivism in Science Education

Contents: Preface. Part I: The Nature of Constructivism. K. Tobin, D. Tippins, Constructivism as a Referent for Teaching and Learning. E. von Glasersfeld, Questions and Answers about Radical Constructivism. A. Bettencourt, The Construction of Knowledge: A Radical Constructivist View. W.W. Cobern, Contextual Constructivism: The Impact of Culture on the Learning and Teaching of Science. R.G. Good, J.H. Wandersee, J. St. Julien, Cautionary Notes on the Appeal of the New Ism (Constructivism) in Science Education. Part II: Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics. M.C. Linn, N.C. Burbules, Construction of Knowledge and Group Learning. G.H. Wheatley, The Role of Negotiation in Mathematics Learning. E.…