Theories of knowledge and pedagogical approaches: influences on the pedagogical practice of higher education teachers

Abstract

learned, and the relationship between these elements makes it possible to know something new. The knowledge is supported by theories and pedagogical approaches that support teaching practice to teach students in the search and in the acquisition of knowledge. This theoretical essay aimed to investigate the theories of knowledge and their influence on the pedagogical practice of higher education teachers. Theories of knowledge epistemologically explain how the acquisition of knowledge is defined, namely: innateness; empiricist; and interactionist, as they also refer to the pedagogical approaches present in the pedagogical practice of teachers, which contribute to scientific advancement, pedagogical reflections and the training of future teachers.