An exploratory study of teachers' views of knowledge acquisition

Robert D. Hannafin; Donald J. Freeman

An exploratory study of teachers' views of knowledge acquisition

Robert D. Hannafin
, Donald J. Freeman

Fairfield University

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Abstract

This exploratory investigation examined relations between teachers' views of knowledge acquisition and their use of computers in the classroom. A survey instrument that assessed views ranging from objectivism to constructivism is described; and teaching experience, demographic variables, and types of software programs likely to be used are discussed.

Original language	American English
Journal	Educational Technology
Volume	35
State	Published - Jan 1 1995

Keywords

Analysis of Variance
Computer Assisted Instruction
Computer Software Selection
Constructivism (Learning)
Courseware
Graduate Students
Higher Education
Surveys
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher Characteristics
Teaching Experience

Disciplines

Education

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