CBCS Curriculum of B.A in Education (Honours)

1. Welcome to All

2. Dr. Tulika Chakraborty
Assistant Professor in Education
Domkal Girls' College
Murshidabad,WB
B.A. 4th Semester
(Teacher and Classroom
Teaching)
Constructivism in Teaching

3. Constructivism in Teaching
Introduction
The 21st century classroom is filled with vibrant
assortment of learners.
Students comes from different type of socio economic
background.
These dynamics create a challenge for teachers.

4. Meaning of
Constructivism
Constructivism says, People
construct their own
understanding and knowledge
of the world through experiencing
things and reflecting on those
experiences.

5. Constructivism……
Learning occurs as learners are actively
involved in a process of meaning and
knowledge construction rather than
positively receiving information.

6. Definition of Constructivism
Brader:
Constructivism can be defined as “ the idea that
development of understanding requires the learner to
actively engage in meaning-making”

7. Characteristics of constructivist teaching
According to Audrey Gray………
The learners are actively involved.
The environment is democratic.
The activities are interactive and student centred.
The teacher facilitates a process of learning in which
students are encouraged to be responsible and
autonomous.

8. Piaget (1977) Explains….
Constructivist teaching depends upon the
learner’s Level of Cognitive
Sensory motor stage 0-2 years
Pre-operational Stage 2-7 years
Concrete operational stage 7-11 years
Formal operational stage 12-15 years

9. Varieties of Constructivism
Educational Constructivism
Philosophical Constructivism
Sociological Constructivism

10. Activities in Constructivist classroom
Experime
nt
Research
Project
Field TripsFilms
Class
Discussio
ns

11. Roll of Teacher
Modeling: Commonly used instructional
method
i.e. 1.Behavioural Modelling
2.Cognitive Modeling
Coaching: Learners task performance
Scaffolding: Supporting the learners,
focusing on task, the
environment, teacher and learner.

12. Assessment Method
• Oral Discussion
• Mind Mapping
• Hands on Activities
• KWL Chart
• Pre- testing

13. Benefits of constructivism in Teaching
 Children learn more and enjoy learning.
 Promote Divergent thinking.
 Boost the confidence of learner.
 Promote collaborative learning.
 Help to think and understand.
 When students learn, they decided.
 Student’s creativity developed.
 It promotes social and communication
skill.

14. Differences between Traditional and
Constructivist Teaching
Traditional Teacching Constructivist Teaching
Part of the Whole-Basic Skill Whole of the part- Expending to
Parts
Fixed Curriculum Questioning, interest
Text book,workbook Primary sources, manipulative
material
Instructor gives, Students receive Interaction building on what
students already know
directive negotiation
Assessment through testing Assessment through works, tests
etc
Knowledge is inert Knowlwdge is dynamic
Student works individually Student works in group

16. THANX