Constructivism

C. B.

Theory definition Constructivism is a philosophical

position that views knowledge as the outcome of experience mediated by one’s own prior knowledge and the experience of others.

Central ideas Learning is an active process Learners select and transform

information Construct hypotheses Make decisions Rely on cognitive structure (schema) Possess motivation to learn

Influential proponents

Albert Bandura Jerome Bruner Jean Piaget Lev Vygotsky John Dewey William Clancey Carl Bereiter, etc.

The constructive teacher Is an active participant in communication

exchange as both lecturer and listener. Harbors a creative learning environment. Allows open interpretation and

insemination of information and facts. Presents curriculum in a manner that is

beneficial to all learning styles. Conforms to the needs of student

adaptation.

The constructive student Responds to the teacher and peer group

through social networking/open forum. Engages in exploratory learning built

upon personal interests. Is subjective to various educational view

points. Takes ownership of individualized

learning. Shares in the role of teacher instruction.

Reflection Constructivist practices are an excellent

complement and are appropriate to the advent of curriculum integration for the current generation of students.

Since technology is a powerful tool and source for navigating many topics of interest, students must have a strong capacity for manipulating and controlling the basis for the direction in which they learn.

Profound cognitive development that is autodidactic in nature, shows better results in creating value and efficiency for future and lifelong learning.

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