CONSTRUCTIVISM
By: James Glendon Renfroe
Constructivism
A theory about how people learn.
Founders of Constructivism Piaget
Bruner
ConstructivismCurriculum-devloped on interest Students – work in groups-
actively involved
TraditionalCurriculum- fixed Students – empty vessel- work
Individually
ConstructivismTeacher’s Role- Facilitator Assessment-observations ,
process authentic
TraditionalTeacher’s Role- Authoritative Assessments- Test, correct
answers
PAR Model
• Present • Apply• Review
Step 1 -Present- Learning goals introduced
Step 2
Apply - the knowledge skills etc. Involves problem solving, creating
Step 3 Review- summarizes and
clarifies lesson.
Scenario Present - Explain that certain
animals go through changes
Apply- students will watch and observe
tadpoles becoming frogs
Review – students will review the stages