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Fox, Eric J. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2006
In this article, the author, who wrote "Constructing a Pragmatic Science of Learning and Instruction with Functional Contextualism," feels honored that his article received commentary from several distinguished scholars in the field of instructional design and technology (IDT). In response to their comments, the author briefly discusses some of…
Descriptors: Theories, Learning, Philosophy, Criticism
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Solomon, David L. – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2002
Responds to a reaction (issue 50 number 1 p5) to the author's original paper, "Toward a Post-Modern Agenda in Instructional Technology" (2000). Contributes to the dialogue about culture and learning in instructional technology (IT). Reviews opportunities. Suggests philosophical implications for IT, derived from the author's own research on…
Descriptors: Educational Development, Educational Environment, Educational Philosophy, Educational Practices
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Winn, William – Educational Technology Research and Development, 2006
In this article, the author presents Fox (2005) argument on functional contextualism and his assessment of the current conceptual frameworks in the field of instructional design and technology. The often unquestioning espousal of constructivism in the field of instructional design and technology has caused problems for a number of reasons. Fox…
Descriptors: Context Effect, Persuasive Discourse, Epistemology, Constructivism (Learning)