[Maths-Education] Top 3 titles in Maths Ed?

[Paola Valero]

If "top 3" means books that have been broadly cited in both English and non
English speaking research, and therefore have influenced research done in
the field I would say:

Grouws, D. A. Ed. (1992) Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and
Learning, New York: Macmillan.

(Agree with Paul)

Ernest, P. (1991). The philosophy of mathematics education. London: Falmer.

This book opened for discussions about the connection between the philosoph=
y
of maths and maths education, and supported many of the social
constructivist reform trends in many countries.

Skovsmose, O. (1994). Towards a philosophy of critical mathematics
education. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Kluwer.

Paul doubts... Well, I would say that this book is one of the most well
written books in the field. It not only presents a solid theoretical
investigation on the role of mathematics in current technological societies=
,
but also explores the implications of such a role in education. The book
opens a theoretical landscape that has attracted the attention of a broad
number of researchers in many countries. The book has alsoo been translated
into Spanish:

Skovsmose, O. (2000). Hacia una filosof=EDa de la educaci=F3n matem=E1tica
cr=EDtica. Bogota, Colombia: una empresa docente.


Paola




Paul Ernest
"Paul Ernest" wrote:

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> Here's an interesting question
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> What do you think were the Top 3 titles in Maths Ed since
> 1990?
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> What I mean are the most influential or significant books
> since 1990. Either in maths ed or with a powerful impact
> on maths ed research. I think it's a very interesting
> question, but I also have a vested interest - to help stock
> up our library!
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> My personal choices are:
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> 1. Grouws, D. A. Ed. (1992) Handbook of Research on
> Mathematics Teaching and Learning, New York: Macmillan.
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> Of all the handbooks this was the most authoritative and
> provided up to the minute surveys. (Frank Lester is
> currently editing the new one - but it will take a couple
> of years)
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> 2. Steffe, L. P. and Gale, J. Eds (1995) Constructivism in
> Education, Hillsdale, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum
> Associates.
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> Maybe
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> 3. Skovsmose, O. (1994) Towards a Philosophy of Critical
> Mathematics Education, Dordrecht: Kluwer.
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> Maybe
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> It's very tough! I sort of lost conviction after no. 1
> (although I rate 2 & ? very highly!)
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> I was tempted to put in Peter Gates recent edited book. Its
> good - but that important?
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> What do you think?
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> Paul
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