Deconstructing theory-practice debates in education: Analogues from mathematical biology and cognitive science

Mathai, Sindhu (2012) Deconstructing theory-practice debates in education: Analogues from mathematical biology and cognitive science. In: Proceedings of the Regional Seminar on the Philosophy of Education, 3-5 Oct. 2012, Puducherry.

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Abstract

This paper is an attempt to deconstruct ongoing theory-practice debates in the discipline of education. Previous literature referring to such debates is often situated in other disciplines and has different origins and contextual meanings. They also present a tortured narrative: on the one hand arguing for ‘praxis’ and on the other affirming clear distinctions between the two. Fox Keller’s (2004) accounts of the origin of the discipline of mathematical biology and the subsequent emergence of a transformed discipline of biology from the mid twentieth century, presents a useful analogous example. Attempts to ground the practice of education in the outcomes and insights from cognitive science has also led to a newly emerged discipline of education: situated in theory, but at the same time, not oblivious of, dealing with, and explaining the messiness of practice.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Authors:	Mathai, Sindhu
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Social sciences > Education
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Education
Full Text Status:	Restricted
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5848
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