constructivist learning ( hmlt 5203)

Constructivist Learning (HMLT 5203)

By Bundhun Amit Varma

Objectives• Define what is constructivism• Define cognitive-constructivism• Define socio-constructivism• Recall six implications of constructivism in

online learning• Recall four Instructional design implications in

constructivist learning• Evaluation in constructivist learning

What is constructivism?

• Knowledge is not passive• Learning is actively built on previous

knowledge• Learner-centered• Scaffolding• contextual learning

What is cognitive constructivism?• Theory developed by Jean Piaget• Learning is an active process of assimilation

and accommodation Active Experience Making errors

Looking for solutions

What is cognitive constructivism?• Learning should be

Whole Real life

Authentic

What is socio-constructivist?

• Theory developed by Lev Vygotsky• Learning and development is social

What is socio-constructivist?

• Zone of Proximal Development as guide for curriculum & lessons

What is socio-constructivist?• Learning should occur in meaningful context

• Out of school experience must be related to experience in the course

What Should I choose

Implications of constructivist in online learning

• Meaningful material to learners– examples that relate to students– help to apply and personalise information

I can relate to this

Content

Implications of constructivist in online learning

• Meaningful activities – to develop high level processing– to facilitate creation of personalised meaningExample -Forum Discussion

Implications of constructivist in online learning

• Knowledge construction is facilitated with interactive online instruction– Learner experiences information first - hand– then contextualised and personalise information

Implications of constructivist in online learning

• Collaborative and cooperative learning should be encouraged– Individual team members learn from one

another’s strength

Implications of constructivist in online learning

• Control of Learning process to the learner– guidance by instructor

Implications of constructivist in online learning

• Time and opportunity for learners to reflect

Opportunity

Instructional design implications of constructivist learning

• Active learning– Need for discovery learning

• Without information Given (WIG)• Beyond Information Given (BIG)

Instructional design implications of constructivist learning

• Authentic Learning– Simulate and recreate real life complexities and

occurrences (games)– Cognitive apprenticeship– Situated learning

Instructional design implications of constructivist learning

• Multiple Perspectives– Multiple and Alternative views to learner– Multiple learning styles– Multiple representatives of knowledge

Instructional design implications of constructivist learning

• Collaborative Learning– Develop, compare and understand multiple views

Evaluation in constructivist Learning

• Ability to explain and defend decisions– Discuss on activities– Reflect on effort

Evaluation in constructivist Learning

• Development of – meta-cognitive skills – Self reflexive processes

References• Glasersfeld, V. E. (1989). Constructivism in education. In T. Husen & T. N.

Postlethwaite, (eds.) (1989) The international encyclopedia of education, Supplement Vol.1. Oxford/New York: Pergamon Press, pp. 162–163.

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• Karagiorgi, Y., & Symeou, L. (2005). Translating constructivism into instructional design: Potential and limitations. Educational Technology & Society, 8 (1), 17-27.

• Anderson, T. , & Elloumi, F. (2004).Theory and Practice of online learning. . [On-line] Available at http://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/

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