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Title: Positivist and Constructivist Persuasions in Instructional Development.
Language: English
Authors: Hwang, Ahn-Sook
Source: Instructional Science. Sep 1996 24(5):343-356.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 14
Publication Date: 1996
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Journal Articles
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Environment, Educational Theories, Fixed Sequence, Instructional Development, Scientific Methodology
ISSN: 0020-4277
Abstract: Examines two conflicting educational theories: constructivism and positivism. Constructivism sees human knowledge of the external environment as constructed and based upon the subjective observer, whereas positivism sees knowledge as fixed for scientific testing. Discusses their implications in the field of instructional development and recommends using them in conjunction. (LAM)
Entry Date: 1997
Accession Number: EJ534508
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