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...

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...