A Meta-theoretical Approach to Education Theory

A Meta-theoretical Approach to Education Theory

Presents education theory from a metatheoretical viewpoint based on a 1980-87 study of the cultures of academic disciplines (involving American and British academics). Two dimensions are discussed, one running from generality to particularity and one from simplicity to complexity. Interrelationships...

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Veröffentlicht in:Cambridge journal of education 1989-01, Vol.19 (1), p.13-20
1. Verfasser: Becher, Tony
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic Education
Educational History
Educational Theories
Epistemology
Foundations of Education
Higher Education
Intellectual Disciplines
Metatheory
Preservice Teacher Education
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Zusammenfassung:Presents education theory from a metatheoretical viewpoint based on a 1980-87 study of the cultures of academic disciplines (involving American and British academics). Two dimensions are discussed, one running from generality to particularity and one from simplicity to complexity. Interrelationships between the dimensions and implications for education theory are examined. (SM)
ISSN:0305-764X
1469-3577
DOI:10.1080/0305764890190103