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Constructivism

Sarah A.

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+Constructivism- What?

Scaffolding: learning is based on previous experiences.

Active participation in learning process.

Critical-thinking causes construction of own understanding.

Learner-centered.

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+Constructivism- What?

Learning takes time and is contextual.

Motivation is essential for learning.

Group activities enable learning.

“We don’t describe the world we see; we see the world we can describe.” -Peter Senge

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+Constructivism- Who?

Jean Piaget

Jerome Bruner

Lev Vygotsky

John Dewey

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+Constructivism- Who?

Jerome Bruner: Education shouldn’t focus on

memorization, but experience. Educational environment that focused

on:

1. Traits unique to humans

2. How humans received these traits

3. How humans received more of these traits

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+Constructivism- How?

Students mostly work in groups.

Curriculum emphasis is on major concepts.

High value is placed on student questions.

Teachers are facilitators, students construct their own knowledge.

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+Constructivism- How?

Technology and constructivism: The internet allows for open discussion between

students. Computers allow for active learning. Students learn use of technology through hands-on

experience.

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+Constructivism- My Classroom

Hands-on activities.

Student will work in groups.

High value placed on students point of view.

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+Constructivism- My Classroom

Communication encouraged between student and teacher.

Instead of textbooks, primary sources will be used.

Discuss prior knowledge before introducing new concept.

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