On the Importance of Subject Matter in Mathematics Education: A Conversation with Erich Christian Wittmann.

Akinwunmi Kathrin, Höveler Karina, Schnell, Susanne

Non-scientific contribution (journal) | Peer reviewed

Abstract

Particularly in the second half of the 20th century, historical approaches became Erich Christian Wittmann is one of the primary founders of mathematics education research as an autonomous field of work and research in Germany. The interview reflects on his role in promoting mathematics education as a design science and its consequences as well as his view on current developments within the discipline and his activities.

Details about the publication

JournalEurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
Volume10
Issue4
Page range357-363
Statusaccepted / in press (not yet published)
Release year2014
Language in which the publication is writtenEnglish
DOI10.12973/eurasia.2014.1091a
KeywordsInterview

Authors from the University of Münster

Höveler, Karina
Professorship of didactics of mathematics with the focus on primary education (Prof. Höveler)