Constructivism is a theory that posits that people actively construct their own knowledge and understanding of the world through experiences and reflecting on those experiences. The document discusses how constructivism influences education, with key theorists like John Dewey advocating for experience-based learning where students learn by doing hands-on activities and group work. The document argues that using constructivist teaching methods that engage students in real-world problem solving and collaborative work will create a more effective classroom than traditional lecturing.

1. Author: Brittany N.

2.  What is Constructivism?
 Who has influenced constructivism?
 Constructivism in the classroom
 My Classroom

3. What is Constructivism?

4.  engaged in what he is learning
 hands-on and group activities.

5.  “I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I
do and I understand.” – Confucius
 allowing students to investigate the problem
 create individual concepts about the world.
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6.  John Dewey and progressive education.
 Progressive education seeks to wholly
educate
 student attains high quality education

7.  John Dewey‟s beliefs:
 An education based on experience.
 using experiences to enhance student‟s
education.
 “The world‟s mine oyster”- Shakespeare „The
Merry Wives of Windsor‟
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8.  Teacher:
1. Incorporate group activities.
2. Create interactive power points.
3. Take students on field trips to expand
students‟ experiences.

9.  Students:
1. Students work together.
2. Create and present various solutions.
3. Write and ask questions about subject.
All enhance students‟ education!
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10.  Constructivismwill be extremely beneficial
for my classroom.
 Simply lecturing would be inefficient.
 Engage student using struggles to create
lessons.

11.  Traditional  Classroom
classroom setting incorporating
 Ideal: constructivism the
ideal is the reality.
 Use every resource
available
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 Reality:
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