Commentary on Theories of Mathematics Education

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networking of theories in the direction of integration is only possible if the theories’
principles are close enough. Jungwirth makes this point more precisely, stating that
the theories’ phenomena have to be positioned on neighbouring layers.
On all three levels, both authors offer interesting cases and meta-theoretical considerations
demonstrating the way research in mathematics education can benefit
from the networking of theories.
References
Glaser, B. G., & Strauss, A. L. (1967). The Discovery of Grounded Theory. Strategies for Qualitative
Research. New York: Aldine.
Radford, L. (2008). Connecting theories in mathematics education: Challenges and possibilities.
ZDM—The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 40(2), 317–327.