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Constructivism
Language, Literature, and Social Sciences
TheoristsJean Piaget
Jerome Bruner
Lev Vygotsky
John Dewey
Key ConceptsBuilding knowledge through experience
Experiences and knowledge should build upon itself
Using hands on/ kinesthetic lessons for learning
Use higher level thinking skills to solve problems
Learning is significantly influenced by social development
Teacher CharacteristicsTeaching will be focused on kinesthetic
learning
Emphasis on active learning and active learning principles
Create opportunities for students to actively search for
information
Get the students to learn through experience
Integrated Curriculum Spiral Curriculum
Teach through scaffoldingStudent CharacteristicsStudents focus
on attaining knowledge
through:AdaptationAssimilationAccommodation
Students are active and participatory learners
Learning is significantly influenced by social development
(Social Cognition)
Use higher level thinking skills to solve
problemsCognitionSocratic Method
Experiences and knowledge should build upon itself
Personal ThoughtsExperience is key for both academic and
individual growth
While constructivism has great aspects, it is important to take
strategies from every method
For teaching history this is a good style but it can not be
relied upon to do everything since there must be some book and
lecture work
The best subject for this method would be for science where
hands on experience is invaluable
Constructivism QuizQuiz InstructionsRead the question and
answers carefully then choose the BEST answer.
Click on the answer you think is correct
If you answer the question incorrectly, click the GO BACK arrow
to return to the question screen
If you answer the question correctly, click the BLUE arrow to go
onto the next questionQuestion 1What is the main characteristic of
constructivism?
Nature over Nurture
Tabula Rassa
An authoritarian teacher
Learning through experienceQuestion 2Lessons should be what
?
Fun
Boring
Kinesthetic/ hands on
Integrated/ ScaffoldingQuestion 3What subject would be best for
constructivism type teaching ?
History
Science
English
MathematicsQuestion 4In the context of this theory, what are
students ?
Asleep
Sedentary
Engaged and Active
Active and ParticipatoryThanks forParticipating!
