The document discusses the constructivist approach to learning, emphasizing that learners actively build their knowledge through experiences and reflection. It outlines the characteristics of constructivism, the role of the teacher as a facilitator, and various teaching strategies that promote critical thinking and collaboration among students. Additionally, it highlights the importance of personalized and engaging learning experiences that connect to real-life contexts.

1. S u b j e c t : B - 2 0 1 ( D )
Pedagogy of English
M . B . G . P . G . C o l l e g e , H a l d w a n i
Presented To:
Dr. Shubhra P. Kandpal
Presented By:
Pragya Pandey
B.Ed (Semester 2)

2. Constructivist
Approach

3. ❖ Constructivism is a learning theory suggesting that we build our own
understanding of the world through our experiences and reflecting on
those experiences.
❖ Example, a puzzle piece- Each piece (or experience) helps create the
bigger picture.
❖ This way, you actively construct your own knowledge rather than
passively receiving information.
❖ Knowledge is experience based.
❖ Our belief system affects the process of knowledge exploration.
What is Constructivism?

4. ➢Constructivist philosophers were influenced by:
Socrates, Heraclitus, Emanual Kant, John Dewey, Jean
Piaget, J. S. Bruner, Lev Vygotsky.
➢Father of Constructivism- Jean Piaget

5. C h a r a c t e r i s t i c s
❑ Learner centered + process oriented
❑ Internal and External aspects both are important.
❑ Learners construct their knowledge in their own way,
making their learning unique.
❑ They do not just respond, restore and recite information,
but actively engage themselves in the activity.
❑ They construct knowledge according to their own
capacities, interest and experience.
❑ Reflective level of teaching.
❑ The role of a teacher becomes of a facilitator.

6. Forms of Constructivism
✓Psychological Constructivism
According to Piaget, learners form two different functions- organisation and adaptation.
He laid down 4 stages, through which a child undergoes during the process of
development:
▪ Sensory Motor stage
▪ Preoperational Stage
▪ Concrete Operational Stage
▪ Formal Operational Stage
✓Social Constructivism
According to J. S. Bruner, learning is an active and social process where learners
construct new knowledge based on previous knowledge.

7. The Constructivist Classroom
✓ Process is as important as the product.
✓ Begins with providing whole knowledge.
✓ Questioning technique
✓ Knowledge is dynamic
✓ Works on KWLH Chart:
✓ What we Know
✓ What we Want to know
✓ What we have Learned
✓How we know

8. Role of Teacher
▪ The teacher acts as a facilitator and guide, rather than a traditional
instructor.
▪ They provide scaffolding, which means offering support and guidance
tailored to each student's needs.
▪ The teacher poses questions, prompts discussions, and encourages
students to explore and discover.
▪ The teacher continuously observes students' progress, provides
feedback, and adjusts instruction based on individual and group needs.
▪ Assessment is ongoing and formative, focusing on students'
development and understanding rather than just final outcomes..

9. T e a c h i n g S t r a t e g i e s
▪ Group work and peer collaboration are central to the constructivist
approach.
▪ Students work together on projects, problem-solving tasks, and
discussions, learning from each other’s perspectives and ideas.
▪ Students engage in inquiry-based learning, where they ask
questions, conduct investigations, and seek out answers.
▪ This approach helps develop critical thinking and research skills.
▪ Lessons and activities are connected to real-life contexts and
practical applications.
▪ Role-plays, simulations, and field trips are used to make learning
relevant and meaningful.

10. N e e d f o r C o n s t r u c t i v i s t A p p r o a c h
▪ Active Learning
▪ Critical Thinking
▪ Problem Solving
▪ Personalized Learning
▪ Deep Understanding
▪ Collaboration and Skills
▪ High order thinking
▪ Motivation and Engagement
▪ Real world relevance

11. T h a n k
Y o u