Ruth von Glasersfeld

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gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:philosopher
cognitive scientist
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:University_of_Georgia
gptkb:University_of_Vienna
gptkb:University_of_Massachusetts_Amherst
gptkbp:awards Honorary_Doctorate_from_the_University_of_Vienna
Fellow_of_the_International_Society_for_the_Study_of_Behavioral_Development
gptkbp:born March 2, 1910
gptkbp:contribution theory of knowledge
philosophy of education
emphasis on the role of the learner in knowledge construction
advocacy for experiential learning
critique of traditional education methods
development of constructivist theory
integration of cognitive science and education
understanding of learning as a subjective process
gptkbp:died November 14, 2010
gptkbp:field constructivism
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ruth von Glasersfeld
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Ernst_von_Glasersfeld
psychologists
theoretical physicists
philosophers
constructivist educators
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Jean_Piaget
gptkbp:knownFor radical constructivism
gptkbp:legacy influence on educational policy
development of educational resources
impact on educational practices
foundation for constructivist teaching methods
inspiration for future research in education
advancement of interdisciplinary studies in education
gptkbp:nationality Austrian
gptkbp:notableWorks The Construction of Knowledge
Radical Constructivism: A Way of Knowing and Learning
gptkbp:occupation educator
gptkbp:researchFocus epistemology
learning processes
education theory