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- 1. Constructivism ZZ
- 2. CONSTRUCTIVISM How people learn? People construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world, through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.
- 3. CONSTRUCTIVISM IMPORTANT FIGURES 1. Jean Piaget Developed cognitive learning theory Children-Active learners (Didn’t need motivation from adults) 4 cognitive stages 1. Sensoritmotor= Learning through sensor & motor actions 2. Preoperational= through symbols & images 3. Cognitive Operational= Think logically, understand other view points 4.Formal Operational= Abstract thinking, formulate own beliefs
- 4. CONSTRUCTIVISM IMPORTANT FIGURES Jerome Bruner Learning is active process where new ideas or concepts are constructed on current or past knowledge Method: Many different activities (i.e. painting, songs, electronic flash cards) Socratic Method – Discussion, thinking critically of own and others views and articulate and defend position. LEARNING IS DISCOVERY
- 5. CONSTRUCTIVISM IMPORTANT FIGURES Lev Vygotsky Social Cognition Learning by social development Zone of Proximal Development Difference between problem solving ability and potential from the help of a teacher • Collaborative Learning situation in which two or more people learn or attempt to learn something together Scaffolding- Discover child’s cognitive/social development and construct learning experiences on it Anchored Instruction- Connect to information already held by student
- 6. CONSTRUCTIVISM IMPORTANT FIGURES John Dewey • Father of American Education • Learning should engage and experiences of learners • Actively inquire Progressive Education Movement Educate whole child, physically, mentally, and socially Pragmatism- theory is only valuable for practical use Education is a social process 1896- Began University Elementary School, or Laboratory School ( AKA the Dewey School)
- 7. Classroom Implications TEACHERS • Facilitate learning • Encourage Students To Ask Questions • Encourage Reflection • Active Participation • Variety Of Learning Methods • Propose Contrary Beliefs
- 8. Classroom Implications STUDENTS Building On Previous Knowledge Work In Groups Ask Questions Thinking Reflecting Establishing Views
- 9. Final Thoughts I believe constructivism can be a very useful and successful learning theory. It aims at developing what I believe are vital attributes in our students, learning through critical thinking, reflecting by experience, and a continual thirst for knowledge. Though constructivism may be at the heart of my teaching philosophy, it could prove to be fairly difficult to employ. Critics say constructivism dismisses a teacher’s role because it strays away from the traditional regurgitation of facts into an atmosphere of inquiring. I imagine if employed, the teacher must have a strong sense of authority accompanied by a sense of comfort from the students to create an controlled open world of discussion. All in all, it’s a method definitely worth considering.
- 10. Credits Images ecavey.files.wordpress.c#30DF8B group3007fall10.wikispac#30DD8B www.instructionaldesign.#30DB20 faculty.mercer.edu/.webloc Other Sources www.thirteen.org/.webloc en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Co#30DB14