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Peer reviewedHwang, Ahn-Sook – Instructional Science, 1996
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…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Environment, Educational Theories
