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Management 371: Organizational Behavior . Spring 2011 Semester Dr. Ellen J. Mullen. Principles of Constructivism. Knowledge and beliefs are formed within the learner Learners give experiences meaning via their values, beliefs and previous experiences
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Management 371: Organizational Behavior Spring 2011 Semester Dr. Ellen J. Mullen
Principles of Constructivism • Knowledge and beliefs are formed within the learner • Learners give experiences meaning via their values, beliefs and previous experiences • Learning activities should cause learners to access their previous experiences, knowledge and beliefs
Principles of Constructivism • Who they are and where they come from affects students’ learning individually and collectively. • Learning is social and is enhanced by shared inquiry. • Reflection is essential for constructing knowledge and meaning.
Principles of Constructivism • Student self-assessment increases their learning. • Outcomes of the learning process are varied and unpredictable.