Open AccessA Tale of Two Degrees: Always Ask Why
Author(s) -
John Tamine
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2348-1552
DOI - 10.5121/ije2021.9202
Subject(s) - grasp , ask price , reflection (computer programming) , sense (electronics) , psychology , process (computing) , social psychology , epistemology , mathematics education , cognitive psychology , computer science , philosophy , chemistry , economics , economy , programming language , operating system
Variations of the familiar formulae for inter-converting temperature readings on the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are developed, and the genesis of the alternative formulae are attributed to the process of reflective study. The opportunity to gain a better intuitive grasp of just exactly what one is doing and even the possibility of finding better ways of doing things are emphasized as rewards of reflection, along with the ensuing sense of personal accomplishment that fuels self-motivation and engenders self-esteem.