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                                                           Team 6


Source:
http://cganschow.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/constructivism.jpg
Key Figures in Constructivism
 Jean Piaget- considered one of
  the “fathers” of the
  constructionist movement. He
  developed the cognitive
  learning theory, which
  described four stages of
  development:
  sensorimotor, preoperational, co
  ncrete operational, and formal
  operational. Also, Piaget is
  credited with creating the
  concepts of
  adaptation, assimilation, and
  accommodation.           Source: http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/piaget.gif
 Jerome Bruner- credited with creating a construction framework
  based on cognition. Felt that students learn best through
  exploration and inquiry among themselves. Believes that there
  is no “right answer” in intelligent discussion among educators
  and students.

 Giambattista Vico- An Italian political philosopher, also shared
  Bruner’s views. He believed that trying to apply reason and logic
  to normal human life was impossible. In fact, according to
  Vico, human life was ruled by chance. In his eyes, students
  should discover themselves/learn through trial and error.




       Source: http://exploration.uoregon.edu/
Key Points of Constructivist Learning Theory
 Constructivist Learning Theory is based on the
  principle that learning is an active, ever-changing
  process.

 In this process, the learner is an “information
  constructor” who links new material learned with
  compiled prior knowledge.

 Goes against other learning theories that insist the
  learner operates as a “tabula rasa” or blank slate.
 Students’ knowledge gained under constructivism is
  created by personal experiences and testing
  hypotheses.

 Teachers try to encourage students to explore a
  concept further on their own through this theory.

 Lastly, according to this learning theory, each
  individual interprets learning in a different manner.
Classroom Implications
   (Teaching View)
 Curriculum taught as a whole – “big concept”
 Teaches seek point of view/learning method
 Teacher-student interaction encouraged
 Hands-on teaching methods
 “Coaching” students
 Technology used to help teach
 Activities based on primary sources
Classroom Implications
   (Learning View)
 Student involvement
 Viewed as a thinker – “outside the box”
 Primarily group work
 Exhibitions & portfolios
 Interactive environment
 Computer usage encouraged
Constructivism in Use
We believe that constructivist concepts are important.
Using them in the classroom is beneficial to both the
students and the teacher. Integrating technology to
promote students interaction and involvement has
positive effect on classrooms. It promotes a hands-on
learning experience for the entire class and is shown to
be very efficient. Constructivism itself is revolutionary
because it allows students to discover for themselves a
large amount of information about any topic.
Information Credit

 http://www.learning-theories.com/constructivism.html

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Constructivist Learning Theory

  • 1. Ben and Kaley EME 2040 Team 6 Source: http://cganschow.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/constructivism.jpg
  • 2. Key Figures in Constructivism  Jean Piaget- considered one of the “fathers” of the constructionist movement. He developed the cognitive learning theory, which described four stages of development: sensorimotor, preoperational, co ncrete operational, and formal operational. Also, Piaget is credited with creating the concepts of adaptation, assimilation, and accommodation. Source: http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/piaget.gif
  • 3.  Jerome Bruner- credited with creating a construction framework based on cognition. Felt that students learn best through exploration and inquiry among themselves. Believes that there is no “right answer” in intelligent discussion among educators and students.  Giambattista Vico- An Italian political philosopher, also shared Bruner’s views. He believed that trying to apply reason and logic to normal human life was impossible. In fact, according to Vico, human life was ruled by chance. In his eyes, students should discover themselves/learn through trial and error. Source: http://exploration.uoregon.edu/
  • 4. Key Points of Constructivist Learning Theory  Constructivist Learning Theory is based on the principle that learning is an active, ever-changing process.  In this process, the learner is an “information constructor” who links new material learned with compiled prior knowledge.  Goes against other learning theories that insist the learner operates as a “tabula rasa” or blank slate.
  • 5.  Students’ knowledge gained under constructivism is created by personal experiences and testing hypotheses.  Teachers try to encourage students to explore a concept further on their own through this theory.  Lastly, according to this learning theory, each individual interprets learning in a different manner.
  • 6. Classroom Implications (Teaching View)  Curriculum taught as a whole – “big concept”  Teaches seek point of view/learning method  Teacher-student interaction encouraged  Hands-on teaching methods  “Coaching” students  Technology used to help teach  Activities based on primary sources
  • 7. Classroom Implications (Learning View)  Student involvement  Viewed as a thinker – “outside the box”  Primarily group work  Exhibitions & portfolios  Interactive environment  Computer usage encouraged
  • 8. Constructivism in Use We believe that constructivist concepts are important. Using them in the classroom is beneficial to both the students and the teacher. Integrating technology to promote students interaction and involvement has positive effect on classrooms. It promotes a hands-on learning experience for the entire class and is shown to be very efficient. Constructivism itself is revolutionary because it allows students to discover for themselves a large amount of information about any topic.