Chaos, Complexity, and Fuzziness: Science Looks at Teaching English

Donald A. McAndrew

doi:10.58680/ej19973453

ISSN: 0013-8274
E-ISSN: 2161-8895

Chaos, Complexity, and Fuzziness: Science Looks at Teaching English
Author(s): Donald A. McAndrew
Source: English Journal, Volume 86, Issue 7, Nov 1997, p. 37 - 43
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58680/ej19973453
- Published online: 01 Nov 1997

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Abstract

Describes three recent scientific theories (chaos theory, complexity theory, and fuzzy logic) and shows how they serve as metaphors for understanding English teaching.

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