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Page 1: Constructivist Theory

CONSTRUCTIVIST THEORY

By: Sandra V.

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Menu

What is Constructivism? Key Figures Constructivism in a Classroom Constructivism in My Classroom

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What is it?

Constructivism: Idea that learners construct their

knowledge Students learn by doing Students actively participate in their

learning Students use critical- thinking skills Learning uses hands-on approach

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What is it?

Constructivism continued: Learner form what he/she comprehends

or learns Learner is self-directed, creative,

innovative Learning is adjusting our mental models

to new experiences Student-centered

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Key Figures

Jerome Bruner Believed constructivist learners are

participatory learners Spiral curriculum: students continue building

on knowledge John Dewey

Advocate for child-centered instruction Believed in progressive education

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Key Figures continued

Lev Vygotsky Russian educational psychologist Developed social cognition Believed children had a zone of proximal

development Anchored instruction: technology-based

learning Scaffolding

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Key Figures continued

Jean Piaget Influenced constructivist movement Developed the cognitive learning theory with

4 stages Sensorimotor Preoperational Concrete Operational Formal Operational

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Key Figures continued

Jean Piaget continued Learners move through three mechanisms:

Adaptation Assimilation Accommodation

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Constructivism in a Classroom

Teachers adapt to being facilitators Facilitators help students “uncover”

facts/ideas Facilitators ask, instead of giving students

information Facilitators provide guidelines to aid

students Facilitators are in continuous dialogues

with students

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Constructivism in a Classroom

Facilitator and students equally participate in learning

Instruction is anchored with real-world context

With technology students are more engaged

Students are more cooperative and less competitive

Instructor uses: Web Quests, digital media, videos, etc.

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Constructivism in My Classroom

Students will be engaged with tasks to solve with their knowledge

Students will be engaged in hands-on activities

I will serve as a facilitator and guide Students will work collaboratively

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Constructivism in My Classroom

Students will work in groups Learning environment will

support/challenge students thinking Technology will be used as a form of

assessment

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Credits

Clip Art http://www.learning-theories.com/constructivism.html

http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/co/Constructivism

http://www.answers.com/topic/constructivism-learning-theory

http://online.sfsu.edu/~foreman/itec800/finalprojects/eitankaplan/pages/home.htm

http://www.funderstanding.com/theory/constructivism/

Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World