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Personal construct psychology as a constructivist approach to learning

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This paper proposes that Kelly's Personal Construct Psychology deserves examination as a constructivist basis for science teaching and learning. It argues that because of the explicit nature of the psychology, the clear definition of learning and meaning and the integration of affective, psychomotor and cognitive dimensions of learning, the psychology has much to offer science education.

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Fetherston, T. Personal construct psychology as a constructivist approach to learning. Research in Science Education 24, 370 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02356366

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