Personal Epistemology : The Psychology of Beliefs About Knowledge and Knowing

ISBN-13: 9780805835182 / Angielski / Twarda / 2001 / 448 str.

Barbara K. Hofer;Paul R. Pintrich;Barbara K. Hofer

Opis

This book provides an overview of the theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of personal epistemology from a psychological and educational perspective. The current models of personal epistemology are rich and varied, developed through decades of meticulous research, but they have yet to be discussed within one book. The first section provides an overview and update of the contributors' respective models. The second section includes new perspectives on theoretical and conceptual approaches to personal epistemology by addressing several challenging aspects of the underlying assumptions in the research on epistemology and offering provocative insights about areas that need the attention of researchers. In the third section, several contributors are engaged in designing new methodological approaches for the study of personal epistemology. The fourth section of the book reflects some of the most recent research on discipline-specific epistemology. Each section concludes with suggestions for future research. This book will be of interest to graduate and professional researchers, educational practitioners, teacher educations, science and math educators, and administrators

This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview of the theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of personal epistemology from a psychological and educational perspective. Both theory building and empirical research have grown dramatically in the past decade but, until now, this work has not been pulled together in a single volume. That is the mission of this volume whose state-of-the-art theory and research are likely to define the field for the next 20 years. Key features of this important new book include:

*Pioneering Contributors--The book provides current perspectives of each of the major theoreticians and researchers who pioneered this growing field, as well as contributions from new researchers.

*Diverse Perspectives--The contributors represent a variety of perspectives, including education, educational psychology, developmental psychology, higher education, and science and mathematics education.

*Editorial Integration--Opening and closing chapters by the editors set out key issues confronting the field.

Recenzje

"The book provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of personal epistemology from a psychological and educational perspective....It includes state-of-the-art theory and research likely to define the field for the next twenty years."
—Fachinformationszentrum

"The spectrum of chapters in this book is impressive. It is about as complete a coverage of the field as can be had and the authors are top quality."
—Phil Winne
Simon Fraser University

"Epistemological beliefs are coming into their own after 40 years or so of research. The content is comprehensive, covering some long-standing programs of research, as well as new methodological and research approaches. I know of no other book that covers this topic so comprehensively. I believe that it meets a real need."
—Wilbert McKeachie
University of Michigan

Spis treści

Contents: Preface. Introduction. B.K. Hofer, Personal Epistemology as a Psychological and Educational Construct: An Introduction. Part I: Conceptual Models of Personal Epistemology. W.S. Moore, Understanding Learning in a Postmodern World: Reconsidering the Perry Scheme of Ethical and Intellectual Development. P.M. King, K.S. Kitchener, The Reflective Judgment Model: Twenty Years of Research on Epistemic Cognition. B.M. Clinchy, Revisiting Women's Ways of Knowing. M.B.B. Magolda, Epistemological Reflection: The Evolution of Epistemological Assumptions From Age 18 to 30. M. Schommer-Aikins, An Evolving Theoretical Framework for an Epistemological Belief System. Part II: Theoretical and Conceptual Issues. D. Kuhn, M. Weinstock, What Is Epistemological Thinking and Why Does It Matter? M.J. Chandler, D. Hallett, B.W. Sokol, Competing Claims About Competing Knowledge Claims. D. Hammer, A. Elby, On the Form of a Personal Epistemology. L.D. Bendixen, A Process Model of Epistemic Belief Change. J. Fitzgerald, J.W. Cunningham, Mapping Basic Issues for Identifying Epistemological Outlooks. Part III: Methodological Issues in the Study of Personal Epistemology. P. Wood, C. Kardash, Critical Elements in the Design and Analysis of Studies of Epistemology. G. Schraw, L.D. Bendixen, M.E. Dunkle, Development and Validation of the Epistemic Belief Inventory (EBI). P. Wood, K. Kitchener, L. Jensen, Considerations in the Design and Evaluation of a Paper-and-Pencil Measure of Epistemic Cognition. Part IV: Perspectives on Discipline-Specific Epistemology. E. De Corte, P.O. Eynde, L. Verschaffel, "Knowing What to Believe": The Relevance of Students' Mathematical Beliefs for Mathematics Education. P. Bell, M.C. Linn, Beliefs About Science: How Does Science Instruction Contribute? A.D. Elder, Characterizing Fifth-Grade Students' Epistemological Beliefs in Science. G. Qian, J. Pan, A Comparison of Epistemological Beliefs and Learning From Science Text Between American and Chinese High School Students. P.R. Pintrich, Conclusion: Future Challenges and Directions for Theory and Research on Personal Epistemology.

O autorze

Barbara K. Hofer, Paul R. Pintrich