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Personal Epistemology in the Classroom: Theory, Research, and Implications for Practice

Name: Personal Epistemology in the Classroom: Theory, Research, and Implications for Practice
Author: Lisa D. Bendixen
ISBN: 9781107412507

by Lisa D. Bendixen (Editor), Florian C. Feucht (Editor)

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Overview

Personal epistemology is the study of beliefs associated with knowledge and knowing. A large body of theory and research in personal epistemology has been dedicated to college students but rarely have the epistemic beliefs of children, adolescents, and their teachers been thoroughly examined. This book incorporates both theoretical and empirical work pertaining to personal epistemology as it specifically relates to learning and instruction. Bringing together leading research on pre-school through to high school students’ personal epistemology, it re-examines existing conceptual frameworks, introduces new models, provides an empirical foundation for learning and instruction, and considers broader educational implications. In addition, the contributors stress how personal epistemology issues in the classroom need to be more carefully investigated and understood.

About the Author, Lisa D. Bendixen

Lisa D. Bendixen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Florian C. Feucht is an Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology in the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership in the Judith Herb College of Education, University of Toledo.