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Constructivism

Constructivism. What is Constructivism?. Focus on learners/students rather than teacher. Learners construct knowledge for themselves, engaging with the world. Learning is an active process rather than a passive assimilation of information or rote memorization.

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Constructivism

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  1. Constructivism Koehler| Siebenthal | Yadav

  2. What is Constructivism? • Focus on learners/students rather than teacher. • Learners construct knowledge for themselves, engaging with the world. • Learning is an active process rather than a passive assimilation of information or rote memorization. • Learning is contextual - we learn in context with what else we know. Learning focuses on wholes and not on isolated facts. Koehler| Siebenthal | Yadav

  3. Constructivism contd.. • Critical role of experience in learning. • Learning is a social process – cooperative learning, dialogue with peers, teachers. • Learners construct new ideas and concepts based on their previous knowledge. • Teacher as a facilitator – try and encourage students to discover principles by themselves. Koehler| Siebenthal | Yadav

  4. Constructivism MIND Map Source: http://www.uib.no/People/sinia/CSCL/HMM_Constructivism.htm Koehler| Siebenthal | Yadav

  5. How does Constructivism impact learning? • Curriculum • Elimination of standardized curriculum. • Based on students’ prior knowledge. • Instruction • Tailor teaching to student responses. • Open-ended questions. • Dialogue among students. • Assessment • Elimination of grades and standardized testing. • Be a part of learning. Koehler| Siebenthal | Yadav

  6. Constructivism and Computers • What do computers bring to constructivism? • Opportunities for playing and learning. • Discover, explore and learn. • Individualized learning programs based on individual learning styles of students. • Instant feedback ability. • Motivation. • Working in groups – cooperative learning. • Development of cognitive skills with multimedia. Koehler| Siebenthal | Yadav

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