Rationalism, Complexity Science and Curriculum: A Cautionary Tale

Authors

  • Anne M. Phelan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29173/cmplct8712

Abstract

The following essay was first presented as a raconteur’s closing response to speakers at the 2004 Complexity Science and Educational Research Conference in Chaffey’s Locks, Ontario, Canada, September 30–October 3.

Author Biography

Anne M. Phelan

Anne M. Phelan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia. Her research and teaching interests include curriculum theory and pre-service teacher education. Her current work explores the discourses of conflict in the professional education of teachers, nurses, social workers and physicians.

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Published

2004-12-01

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2004)

Section

Invited Responses

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