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Constructivism: A Theory of Knowledge.

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Bodner, George M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1986

Outlines the constructivist model of knowledge and describes how this model relates to Piaget's theory of intellectual development. Contrasts the constructivist model with the traditional views of knowledge. Discusses how this model can help explain some of the things that happen in chemistry classrooms. (TW)

Descriptors: Chemistry, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, College Science