Constructivism is a learning theory where students actively construct their own understanding and knowledge through experiences and reflecting on those experiences. Key contributors to constructivism include Piaget, Bruner, Vygotsky, Dewey, Vico, and Rorty. Classroom applications include using simulations and activities for students to form their own connections to information presented, with teacher involvement not prohibited. The document expresses a personal view that constructivism could enhance student learning by having them accomplish tasks beyond worksheets.

1. Constructivism
By: Rachael

2.  Thebook defines
Constructivism as “ a type of
learning in which the learner
forms, or constructs, much of
what he or she learns or
comprehends.”
What is Constructivism?

3.  Confucius’ explains it as
“I hear and I forget.
I see and I remember.
I do and I understand.”
Constructionism Simplified

4.  Jean Piaget
 Jerome Bruner
 Lev Vygotsky
 John Dewey
 Gimbattista Vico
 Richard Rorty
Key Contributors

5. • Under this theory a teacher designs lessons so
that the students can interact with the learning
material.
• Simulation games can be an easy way for
students to learn through doing, they are
inexpensive as well.
• Learning should be done through an activity in
which students can form their own connection to
the information they are being presented.
• Some people are afraid that this teaching
method reduces the teachers ability to directly
teach the students, this is not true…this teaching
method allows students to form opinions but
does not prohibit teacher involvement.
Classroom Applications

6.  I think that the theory could be very
useful in a classroom, it addresses a lot of
the different learning methods and I feel
that students would pay more attention to
the lesson if they accomplished something
aside from filling out a piece of paper. I
would like to implement this theory in the
classroom because it can help enhance
student learning.
Personal View

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Jean Piaget John Dewey Constructivism -
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Jerome Bruner Gimbattista Vico Confucius quote-
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Lev Vygotsky Richard Rorty Constructivism-
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