Constructivism and Social Constructivism
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Constructivism and social constructivism view learning as an active process where learners construct knowledge based on their prior knowledge and experiences as well as social and cultural influences. Key theorists include Piaget, who saw learning occurring through assimilation and accommodation, Bruner who emphasized discovery learning, and Vygotsky who highlighted the role of social and cultural contexts. Instruction based on these theories uses discovery learning, collaborative learning, individual exploration tools, and collaborative tools to facilitate student-directed learning.
Constructivism and Social Constructivism
- 1. Constructivism/ Social Constructivism onesixninegrp dominguez.raquiño.tayao Who? What? How? SOURCES
- 2. Proponents: Theories CONSTRUCTIVISM Piaget: learning through assimilation and accommodation Bruner: learning through discovery Dewey: learning through experienced relation of things SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM Vygotsky: influenced by cultural and social context Lave and Wenger: "communities of practice" Who? SOURCES What? How?
- 3. Constructivism and Social Constructivism Learning: active process of constructing knowledge Knowledge: socially constructed based on (a) learner's prior knowledge and/or beliefs (b) cultural and social context of learning Instructional strategies: discovery learning and collaborative learning What? SOURCES Who? How?
- 4. Application to instructional media design: individual learning tools: personal discovery, experiments, individual activities, opportunities to explore one's environment (appeal to various senses) collaborative tools: interactive, collaborative, dialogical/social interaction, opportunities to discuss what is being studied (varying audience sizes) How? SOURCES Who? What?
- 5. References: Hung, David. (2001). Theories of Learning and Computer-Mediated Instructional Technologies. Education Media International. Retrieved from http://edweb.sdsu.edu/Courses/ED795A/Hung_Theories.pdf Learning Theories Knowledgebase (2010, November). Learning-Theories.com. Retrieved November 20th, 2010 from http://www.learning-theories.com/ Sources Who? What? How?