The document discusses constructivism and its key theorists Jean Piaget and Jerome Bruner. It explains that constructivism posits that learning is an active process where learners construct new ideas by building upon their existing knowledge through experiences. The Socratic method and using an integrated curriculum where students engage with subjects in various ways are recommended constructivist teaching strategies. The author advocates for an active, student-centered approach to learning that fosters collaboration and critical thinking skills.

1. By Sarah B

2. Constructivism: What is it?
Jean Piaget
Piaget’s Cognitive Stages
Jerome Bruner
Bruner’s Spiral Curriculum
Constructivism in the classroom
The Socratic Method
My educational philosophy

3.  “Ihear and forget. I see and remember. I do
and I understand.”-Confucius
A learner never comprehends something
“from scratch,” but learns new information
by relating it to information they already
know
 Students
form what they learn or
comprehend by active engagement

5.  Piagetbelieved that children and adults
think very differently
 Hebelieved that children were natural,
active learners and did not need motivation
from adults to learn

6.  Piagetbelieved that children were
constructing new knowledge as the moved
through different cognitive stages, building
on information they already knew

8.  Proposed that learning is an active process
 Believed that the learner constructed new
ideas or concepts based on their current
knowledge
 Constructivist learners are participatory
learners

9.  Constructivismemphasizes an integrated
curriculum where students learn a subject
through varying ways and activities

11.  Students actively engaged in a variety of
activities which build of knowledge that
already have

12.  Example: Students studying the parts of a
flower by researching using books, videos,
and digital media.
 Drawing the parts of a flower
 Reading about the parts of a flower
 Looking at a physical flower
 Working in groups

13.  Teachersshould encourage students to
discover concepts on their own
 Teachers
should engage students by guiding
them through activities which create
opportunities for discussion
 Use the Socratic Method

14.  When students learn how to analyze
problems
 Students are able to think critically about
their view and the opinions of others
 Students can articulate and defend their
position

15. My teaching philosophy:
I believe, much like Jerome Bruner, that
teachers should actively engage students in
their own learning
 Childrennaturally enjoy learning; teachers
need only to appropriately foster that drive
for students to be successful

16.  Students should work collaboratively, to gain
insight on the perspectives of others
I can integrate technology into my classroom
to help support constructivism and engage
learning too!
 Digital learning games
 Electronic group presentations
 Various videos, digital media, and Websites