Comparison of Objectivism vs. Constructivism Weight Loss Programs Ying Wang Maryam Sadigh
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Comparison
of
Objectivism vs. ConstructivismWeight Loss Programs
Ying WangMaryam Sadigh
EDIT 730-001 (Spring 2013)
Weight Watchers
Standard Process
Constructivist
• Learner has control• Instructor is a mentor• Knowledge is embedded in
the context• Activities are self-directed• Active use of content• Assessment is self-
regulated
Objectivist
• Learner is considered to be passive
• Instructor has control• Knowledge exists outside the
context• Activities are instructor-oriented• Mimetic use of content• Assessment is instructor-
organized
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Sharing + Encouraging = Success !
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Ima Mentor
Reflection
HOTS
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Learning context
knowledge
what the learner possesses
Instruction
→→→→→process
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Participants took part in weight-loss plan:
☞successful→ positive reinforcement (lose weight)
☞unsuccessful→activity repeated
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Healthy Metabolis
m
Cardiovascular Health
Lower Cholesterol
Healthy Weight
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• Instructional sequences• observable and measurable behaviors (lose weight)
• individual mastery of materials (Food & Recipes; Science Center)
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Structured Responses Performanc
e
measures KNOWING
measures DOING
• Selected Resources• Constructed Responses
• Tangible Products• Observable Performance• Process-Oriented Communication
If you were to choose a weight loss program, which type of environments would you choose? Why?
THANK YOU!
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