CHAPTER 9

Social Constructivist Approaches, Domain-Specific

Approaches, and Teaching

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1.1 Social Constructivist Approaches to Teaching

Constructivism

emphasizes that individuals learn best when they actively construct knowledge and understanding.

Social Constructivist Approaches emphasize the social contexts of learning and that knowledge is mutually built and constructed.

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2.2 Teachers and Peers as Joint Contributors to Students’ Learning

Teachers and Peers can be joint contributors to students’ learning

Scaffolding: Changing the

level of support over the course

of a teaching session

Cognitive Apprenticeship:

An expertstretches and supports the

novice’s understanding

and use of cultural skills

Cooperative Learning:

Students work in small groups

to help each other

Tutoring:Include

classroom aides,

volunteers, and mentors