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Constructivist Learning ( HMLT 5203)

Constructivist Learning ( HMLT 5203). By Bundhun Amit Varma. Objectives. Define what is constructivism Define cognitive-constructivism Define socio-constructivism Recall six implications of constructivism in online learning

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Constructivist Learning ( HMLT 5203)

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  1. Constructivist Learning (HMLT 5203) By BundhunAmitVarma

  2. Objectives • Define what is constructivism • Define cognitive-constructivism • Define socio-constructivism • Recall six implications of constructivism in online learning • Recall four Instructional design implications in constructivist learning • Evaluation in constructivist learning

  3. What is constructivism? • Knowledge is not passive • Learning is actively built on previous knowledge • Learner-centered • Scaffolding • contextual learning

  4. What is cognitive constructivism? • Theory developed by Jean Piaget • Learning is an active process of assimilation and accommodation

  5. What is cognitive constructivism? • Learning should be

  6. What is socio-constructivist? • Theory developed by Lev Vygotsky • Learning and development is social

  7. What is socio-constructivist? • Zone of Proximal Development as guide for curriculum & lessons

  8. What is socio-constructivist? • Learning should occur in meaningful context • Out of school experience must be related to experience in the course • What Should I choose

  9. Implications of constructivist in online learning • Meaningful material to learners • examples that relate to students • help to apply and personalise information • I can relate to this Content

  10. Implications of constructivist in online learning • Meaningful activities • to develop high level processing • to facilitate creation of personalised meaning Example -Forum Discussion

  11. Implications of constructivist in online learning • Knowledge construction is facilitated with interactive online instruction • Learner experiences information first - hand • then contextualised and personalise information

  12. Implications of constructivist in online learning • Collaborative and cooperative learning should be encouraged • Individual team members learn from one another’s strength

  13. Implications of constructivist in online learning • Control of Learning process to the learner • guidance by instructor

  14. Implications of constructivist in online learning • Time and opportunity for learners to reflect Opportunity

  15. Instructional design implications of constructivist learning • Active learning • Need for discovery learning • Without information Given (WIG) • Beyond Information Given (BIG)

  16. Instructional design implications of constructivist learning • Authentic Learning • Simulate and recreate real life complexities and occurrences (games) • Cognitive apprenticeship • Situated learning

  17. Instructional design implications of constructivist learning • Multiple Perspectives • Multiple and Alternative views to learner • Multiple learning styles • Multiple representatives of knowledge

  18. Instructional design implications of constructivist learning • Collaborative Learning • Develop, compare and understand multiple views

  19. Evaluation in constructivist Learning • Ability to explain and defend decisions • Discuss on activities • Reflect on effort

  20. Evaluation in constructivist Learning • Development of • meta-cognitive skills • Self reflexive processes

  21. References • Glasersfeld, V. E. (1989). Constructivism in education. In T. Husen & T. N. Postlethwaite, (eds.) (1989) The international encyclopedia of education, Supplement Vol.1. Oxford/New York: Pergamon Press, pp. 162–163. • Koohang, A., Riley, L., & Smith, T. (2009). Learning and constructivism:From theory to application. Interdisciplinary Journal of E-Learning and Learning Objects, 5. • Karagiorgi, Y., & Symeou, L. (2005). Translating constructivism into instructional design: Potential and limitations. Educational Technology & Society, 8 (1), 17-27. • Anderson, T. , & Elloumi, F. (2004).Theory and Practice of online learning. . [On-line] Available at http://cde.athabascau.ca/online_book/ • http://viking.coe.uh.edu/~ichen/ebook/et-it/cognitiv.htm • http://viking.coe.uh.edu/~ichen/ebook/et-it/constr.htm • http://viking.coe.uh.edu/~ichen/ebook/et-it/social.htm

  22. References - pictures • http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/index.html • http://learninginstitute.lego.com/ • http://www.innovativelearning.com/educational_psychology/development/zone-of-proximal-development.html • http://elodevelopment.blogspot.com/2011/11/interaction-in-online-courses.html • http://www.associatedegreeonline.com/2011/11/online-teamwork/ • http://www.elearningagency.com/en/formation_poste_travail.html • http://vidacontabilidade.com.br/admin/sand-timer-clipart&page=2 • http://mansfieldp12.wikispaces.com/Prep+One+M • http://www.forgefx.com/casestudies/heifer/serious-game-for-change.htm • http://marymac.pbworks.com/w/page/29764677/Active%20and%20Collaborative%20Learning*%20-%20Engage%20Your%20Students%20with%20Each%20Other • http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mathchat/mathchat026.shtml

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