Phan, Huy P. and Maebuta, Jack and Dorovolomo, Jeremy (2010) The relations between personal epistemology and learning approaches in sociocultural contexts: a theoretical contextualization. The International Journal of Learning, 17 (5). pp. 465-478. ISSN 1447-9494
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This theoretical article attempts to examine the interrelation between individuals’ epistemological beliefs and their approaches to learning in sociocultural settings. The seminal work published by Marton and Säljo in the 1970s, and the research studies conducted subsequently by others (Biggs, 1987; Phan & Deo, 2007; Simons, Dewitte, & Lens, 2004; Watkins & Regmi, 1990) establish a theoretical understanding into the approaches to learning that individuals may adopt in their studying. More recently, however, a number of theorists (Mugler & Landbeck, 1997; Phan, 2008) have attempted to situate individuals’ approach to learning in sociocultural contexts. In the area of personal epistemology, research studies (Hofer, 2004; Hofer & Pintrich, 1997; Phan, 2008) have similarly provided evidence to indicate the importance of epistemology in learning and academic achievement. Amalgamating these two lines of inquiry within one theoretical framework, the focus then is concerned with the quest to relate individuals’ learning approaches dialectically to the constituents of knowledge and the notion of knowing. For example, it is warranted to suggest that personal philosophical beliefs concerning the concepts of knowledge and learning dictate how one approaches his/her learning. In this theoretical examination, we discuss this intricate relationship and provide suggestions for continuing research in this area of inquiry. One fundamental aspect, which we argue in this discussion, is the notion that both personal epistemology and learning approaches are embedded culturally and historically.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BD Speculative Philosophy L Education > LC Special aspects of education |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Arts, Law and Education (FALE) > School of Education Office of the DVC (ARC) > Lautoka Campus |
| Depositing User: | Ms Mereoni Camailakeba |
| Date Deposited: | 28 Nov 2010 03:01 |
| Last Modified: | 05 Jul 2012 08:35 |
| URI: | https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/1821 |
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