Philosophies and pedagogies of mathematics

Authors

Boris Handal, University of Notre Dame AustraliaFollow

Publication Details

Handal, B. (2009). Philosophies and pedagogies of mathematics. Ilköğretim Online (Elementary Education Online), 8 (1).

Abstract

The paper discusses major philosophical stances on the nature of mathematics as held by foundationalists and quasi-empiricalism supporters. It is argued that the contrasting philosophical views between the two groups parallels in many respects the pedagogical debate between behaviourism and socio-constructivism. It is also argued that behaviourism has been influenced by foundationalist conceptions of mathematics while socio-constructivism has been influenced by quasi-empirical philosophies.

Keywords

Peer-reviewed

Link to Publisher Version (URL)

http://ilkogretim-online.org.tr/vol8say1/v8s1c1.pdf