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CONSTRUCTIVISMJeanna S.
Menu Points of Constructivism Theorists John Dewey Classroom Implications How does Constructivism affect teachin
g?
ProblemSolving Hands-on
Experimentation
ConceptDevelopment
LogicalReasoning
Constructivism is characterized
by
Authentic Learning Engaged/Active
Learning
Whole Language Approach to Literacy
SociallyConstructed
Constructivism is characterized
by
Leaders of Constructivism
Jean Piaget Jerome Bruner
http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/piaget.html
http://educationupdate.com/archives/2005/Nov/html/col-jeromebutler.html
Leaders of Constructivism
Lev Vygotsky John Dewey
http://vygotsky.afraid.org/ http://www.iep.utm.edu/dewey/
JohnDewey
ProgressiveEducation
Philosopher
Psychologist
Educator
JohnDewey
SocialCritic
Philanthropist
Political Activist
WorldPeace
Teachers must… Scaffold Construct knowledge through experiments Not give answers, but allow students to
think for themselves Help students rethink their ideas by
asking questions they wouldn’t think of on their own
Immerse students in a language rich environment
Students must… Experiment- hands-on Encounter: Problem Based Learning Anchored Instruction Cognitive apprenticeship
Scaffolding
Constructivism is important in my teaching
Constructivism, Cognitive, and Behavioral Learning Theories are all very important
Constructivism will be how my students will acquire and retain knowledge
Constructivism is important in my teaching
As a teacher, I must understand how children gain meaningful and productive knowledge that can be applied to new situations
I cannot transmit knowledge to my students directly
Information must be mentally acted on, manipulated and transformed in order to have meaning for the learner