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From neural constructivism to cognitive constructivism: The steps to be taken

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 April 2001

Andreas Demetriou
Andreas Demetriou
Affiliation:
Department of Educational Sciences, University of Cyprus, 1678 Nicosia, Cyprusademet@ucy.ac.cy
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Abstract

Quartz & Sejnowski's (Q&S's) model for constructive learning agrees with the basic assumptions of mainstream cognitive developmental theories. However, it does not detail the neural equivalents of (1) the process of cognitive change per se, (2) the construction and functioning of thought modules, and (3) the involvement of “mindreading” and “mindsteering” in constructive learning. Specifying these equivalents is necessary if cognitive developmental neuroscience and mainstream cognitive development are to be directly connected.

Type
Continuing Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 23 , Issue 5 , October 2000 , pp. 781 - 782
Copyright
© 2000 Cambridge University Press

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