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Constructing Understanding. Chapter 8. Constructing Understanding. Assessment Strategy #3 Journal Reviews Constructivism - definition Characteristics of Constructivism Teaching Strategies. Assessment Strategy #3. Complete the journal exercise
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Constructing Understanding Chapter 8
Constructing Understanding • Assessment Strategy #3 • Journal Reviews • Constructivism - definition • Characteristics of Constructivism • Teaching Strategies
Assessment Strategy #3 • Complete the journal exercise • In your bluebook, write the advantages and disadvantages to using journal writing as an assessment tool. Be sure to include both the teacher and student perspectives.
Constructivism • “cognitive theory emphasizing learner interest in and accountability for their own learning which manifests in student self-questioning and discovery” (p. 431). (Parsons, Lewis Hinson, & Sardo-Brown. 2001. Educational Psychology A Practitioner-Researcher Model of Teaching. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth)
Characteristic of Constructivism • Learners construct understanding that makes sense to them • New learning is dependent upon current understanding • Social interactions facilitates learning • Real-world tasks increase learning
Constructivist Teaching Strategies • Learner- Centered Instruction • Guided Discovery – content goal with patterns – teacher guides students • Inquiry – facts/observations in real world problems • Problem Based Learning (PBL) • Classroom Discussions – Stimulate critical thinking skills (Bloom’s Taxonomy of Questioning) • Cooperative Learning – working in groups with clearly defined tasks; students have skills in working together (Johnson & Johnson)
Constructing Understanding • Assessment Strategy #3 • Constructivism - definition • Characteristics of Constructivism • Teaching Strategies Study for Midterm – Oct. 20th Finish Chap. 8 Self-Assess. (Read Ch. 9) Work on Part II Journal Article (Mon. meet in Library Computer Classroom, Wed. in regular COE Room 330 with Dr. Havens)