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Comparison of Objectivism vs. Constructivism Weight Loss Programs Ying Wang Maryam Sadigh EDIT 730-001 (Spring 2013). Standard Process. Weight Watchers. Constructivist Learner has control Instructor is a mentor Knowledge is embedded in the context Activities are self-directed
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Comparison of Objectivism vs. Constructivism Weight Loss Programs Ying Wang Maryam Sadigh EDIT 730-001 (Spring 2013) Standard Process Weight Watchers
Constructivist • Learner has control • Instructor is a mentor • Knowledge is embedded in the context • Activities are self-directed • Active use of content • Assessment is self-regulated Objectivist • Learner is considered to be passive • Instructor has control • Knowledge exists outside the context • Activities are instructor-oriented • Mimetic use of content • Assessment is instructor-organized
Reflection HOTS Ima Mentor
Learning context Instruction →→→→→ process what the learner possesses knowledge
Participants took part in weight-loss plan:☞successful→ positive reinforcement (lose weight)☞unsuccessful→activity repeated
Cardiovascular Health Healthy Metabolism Lower Cholesterol Healthy Weight
individual mastery of materials (Food & Recipes; Science Center) • Instructional sequences • observable and measurable behaviors (lose weight)
Structured Responses Performance • Tangible Products • Observable Performance • Process-Oriented Communication • Selected Resources • Constructed Responses measures KNOWING measures DOING
If you were to choose a weight loss program, which type of environments would you choose? Why?
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