Paul Willett - theory
- 1. By: Morris Paul Willett Next slide
- 2. Constructivism • What is constructivism? • Who were theorists of it? • How is it used? • How will I use it?
- 3. What is constructivism? • Constructivism or constructivist theory is based on a type of learning in which the learner forms, or constructs, much of what he or she learns or comprehends.
- 4. What is constructivism? • Confucius once said, “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.” • Many researchers agree that traditional teacher-directed or lecture-based instruction often is limited in its effectiveness to reach today’s learners. Return to menu
- 5. Theorists of Constructivism • Jean Piaget • Jerome Bruner • Lev Vygotsky • John Dewey
- 6. Jean Piaget • Piaget’s theories profoundly influenced the constructivist movement. • Piaget was a psychologist who developed the cognitive learning theory after he observed children for many years • Piaget defined four cognitive stages, sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational.
- 7. How the teacher will use constructivism • The teacher can use projects to help the students practice what they have learned in the class. • Letting the students use their artistic abilities to create special ways to represent what they are learning. • The students can use any technology they’d like for these.
- 8. What the students do. • Students practice what they learn by performing either the same task or similar tasks with the same outcome.
- 9. Constructivism in my classroom • Through out my class I will try to get my students involved in the learning process. • They will be responsible for projects. • They will be responsible for activities. • They will work together to solve problems.
- 10. My classroom (continued) • I will teach the students how to do a math problem. • They will work alongside with me the first time. • Then practice solving similar math problems of varying difficulties. • We will then go over those problems together and help correct mistakes. End Slide Show