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Types of Educology

Nine types of knowledge of education are based on kinds of mental structures:

  • qualitative (unique) educology
    • recognitive
    • acquaintive
    • appreciative
  • quantitative (theoretical) educology
    • scientific
    • praxiological
    • philosophical
  • performative (how to do) educology
    • protocolic
    • adaptive
    • creative

Some may argue for broader or narrower views of educology. For further discussion, see Crisis in Educology (Steiner, 1986).

 

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