The document discusses constructivism, an educational theory where knowledge is constructed by learners through experiences and interactions rather than passed on from teachers to students. It provides examples of when divergent thinking may cause problems, like with tax reporting, versus when consistency is important, like logging into a workplace computer. The 5E learning cycle model is presented as an instructional approach based on constructivism, with the phases being engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate.

2. ◘Believes that KNOWLEDE cannot be
passed on from one person to another
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10. WEAKNESS STRENGTH
In a situation where The goal is to train
conformity is essential learners to do a task the
divergent thinking & same way to enable
action may cause problem. consistency
EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE:
-Imagine the fun revenue -Logging onto & off of a
Canada would have it workplace computer is the
every person decided to same for all employee; it
report their taxes in may be important to an
their own way, although, exact routine to avoid
there probably are some problems
very “constructive”
approaches used w/n the
system we have (SCHUMAN,1996)
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11. ENGAGE
►start the process
EXPLORE
►provide students w/ a common
base of experience
►identify & develop concepts, processes
& skills
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12. EXPLAIN
►opportunities to verbalize
students conceptual
understanding / to demonstrate
new kills/behavior
►also provides an opportunities
for teachers to introduce
formal terms, definitions, &
explanations for concepts, etc.
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13. ELABORATE
►extend student’s conceptual
understanding & allows them to
practice skills & behaviors
EVALUATE
►encourage learners & assess
their understanding & abilities
& lets teachers evaluate
students understanding of key
concepts & skill development
(http:/enhancinged.wgbh.org/research/eeeee.htm)
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14. REFERENCE:
* PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING 1
VITORINA ACERO et.al,2007
** PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING 1
CORPUZ & SALANDANAN,2007
*** BUILDING UNDERSTANDING
TOGETHER-A CONSTRUCTIVIST
APPROACH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION
SANDRA WAITE-STUPIANSKY
**** ELIZABETH MURPHY, SUMMER, 1997
http:/www.ucs.mun.ca/~emurphy/stemnet/cle3
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