The Philosophy of Mathematics Education

1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-138-14506-1
Verlag: Routledge

Buch, Englisch, 344 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 681 g

Although many agree that all teaching rests on a theory of knowledge, there has been no in-depth exploration of the implications of the philosophy of mathematics for education. This is Paul Ernest's aim. Building on the work of Lakatos and Wittgenstein it challenges the prevalent notion that mathematical knowledge is certain, absolute and neutral, and offers instead an account of mathematics as a social construction. This has profound educational implications for social issues, including gender, race and multiculturalism; for pedagogy, including investigations and problem solving; and challenges hierarchical views of mathematics, learning and ability. Beyond this, the book offers a well-grounded model of five educational ideologies, each with its own epistemology, values, aims and social group of adherents. An analysis of the impact of these groups on the National Curriculum results in a powerful critique, revealing the questionable assumptions, values and interests upon which it rests. The book finishes on an optimistic note, arguing that pedagogy, left unspecified by the National Curriculum, is the way to achieve the radical aims of educating confident problem posers and solvers who are able to critically evaluate the social uses of mathematics.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Ernest, Paul

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Pädagogik
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Lehrerausbildung, Unterricht & Didaktik Allgemeine Didaktik Naturwissenschaften, Mathematik (Unterricht & Didaktik)
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein Geschichte der Mathematik
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Mathematik Allgemein Philosophie der Mathematik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part 1 The Philosophy of Mathematics, 1 A Critique of Absolutist Philosophies of Mathematics, 2 The Philosophy of Mathematics Reconceptualiied, 3 Social Constructivism as a Philosophy of Mathematics, 4 Social Constructivism and Subjective Knowledge, 5 The Parallels of Social Constructivism, Part 2 The Philosophy of Mathematics Education, 6 Aims and Ideologies of Mathematics Education, 7 Groups with Utilitarian Ideologies, 8 Groups with Purist Ideologies, 9 The Social Change Ideology of the Public Educators, 10 Critical Review of Cockcroft and the National Curriculum, 11 Hierarchy in Mathematics. Learning. Ability and Society, 12 Mathematics. Values and Equal Opportunities, 13 Investigation, Problem Solving and Pedagogy

Über Autor(innen)

Paul Ernest