Complex learning theory-its epistemology and its assumptions about learning: Implications for physical education

Journal of Teaching in Physical Education

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 21-37

  Light, Richard ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Constructivism; Epistemology; Learning theory; Pedagogy; Physical education; Sociocultural

Indexed keywords

EID: 52449119251     PISSN: 02735024     EISSN: 15432769     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jtpe.27.1.21     Document Type: Article

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