Baxter-Magolda Epistemological Flashcards

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Epistemological Reflection Model

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Female and Male components for each of these:
Absolute Knowing
Transitional Knowing
Independent Knowing
Contextual Knowing
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Absolute Knowing

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Knowledge is certain; authorities have answers
Receiving (F) - private, minimal interaction with instructor
Mastering (M) - public approach, more competitive

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Transitional Knowing

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some knowledge is uncertain
Interpersonal (F) - gathering and sharing
Impersonal (M) - forced to think, debate preferred method

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Independent Knowing

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explore content; evaluation should be rewarded
Interindividual Pattern (F) - value on individual & peer thoughts
Individual Patters (M) - interchange with peers but more attention to self
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Contextual Knowing

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personal initiative; professor provides information while students analyze and apply

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