constructivism teaching theory
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Teachers and Constructivism
By Faith E.
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What is Constructivism? Key Figures in Constructivism How is constructivism used in the classroom
? My future classroom Sources
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Theory based on observation and scientific study.
People use “filters” when observing new information.
Students learn “how to learn”
I. questioning/conducting experiments, II. observing/filtering, and making connections.
(“What is constructivism?”, 2004)
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What is constructivism?
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“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”
-Confucius (“What is constructivism?”, 2004)
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What is constructivism?
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Many psychologists and educational leaders have contributed to the theory of constructivism.
(Shelly et al., 2012)
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Jean Piaget
Jerome Bruner
Lev Vygotsky
John Dewy
Key Figures in Constructivism
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Jean Piaget (1896-1980)
Studied children.
Influenced the constructivism movement.
Founded four cognitive movements.
(Shelly et al., 2012)
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Key Figures in Constructivism
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Teachers should ask questions in the classroom.
Lower to higher order thinking questions.
Media can be used:1. Videos2. Graphics3. Internet4. Software5. Video Games
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Constructivism in the Classroom
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Students can answer questions :
1. Relating subject material to “real Life.”
2. Internet3. Experiments4. Search in reading
materials/textbooks.
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Constructivism in the Classroom
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Constructivism will be used in my classroom.
It will be used to better assess students on their level of knowledge.
Students will be better able to assess themselves.
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Constructivism In My Classroom
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As a future educator I believe that it is my responsibility to guide each student through the discoveries of life and feed their curiosity in a safe and respectful environment.
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Constructivism In My Classroom
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Glasersfeld, E. V. (2012). Homage to Jean Piaget. werner stangls arbeitsblätter. Retrieved April 7, 2012, from http://arbeitsblaetter.stangl-taller.at/KOGNITIVEENTWICKLUNG/Glasersfeld.shtml
Shelly, G. B., Gunter, G. A., & Gunter, R. E. (2012). Teachers Discovering Computers Integrating Technology in a connected world. Boston, MA: Course Technology, Cengage Learning.
What is constructivism?. (2004). Retrieved April 7, 2012, from http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/index_sub1.html
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