Notable Theorist
This theorist believed that the development language was the most important to social constructivism.
Who is Bruner.
approach in which the teacher presents a puzzling situation and students solve the problem by gathering data and testing their conclusions
what is inquiry based learning
philosophy about how to relate to others
collaboration
view that emphasizes the active role of the learner in building understanding and making sense of information
constructivism
problems and learning situations that mimic the ill-structured nature of real life
complex learning environments
This theorist was known for promoting that the idea of social interaction helped develop learning.
Vygotsky
students are confronted with a problem that launches their inquiry as they collaborate to find solutions and learn valuable information and skills in the process
what is problem-based learning
working with other to attain a certain goal
cooperation
individual meaning making
first wave constructivism
a learning process in which each student is part of a group and each group member is given part of the material to be learned by the whole group
jigsaw classroom
Children use cognitive schemas to learn about the world is a key element of which theorist's work?
Who is Piaget
approach in which the teacher presents a puzzling situation and students solve the problem by gathering data and testing their conclusions
inquiry based learning
students working together for some class period to several weeks to achieve shared learning goals and complete jointly specific tasks and assignments
individuals can never know reality or truth, they can only know what they perceive and believe
radical constructivism
a broad term that describes many ways of learning in virtual or online situations
virtual learning environments
"The whole is different than the sum of its parts", is most closely related to what theorists.
a teaching strategy that invites students to identify, research, and address real community challenges, using knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
what is service learning
structure for teaching that introduces the fundamental structure of all subjects
serial curriculum
putting learning in social and cultural contexts
second wave constructivism
provides tools that support individualized learning in a variety of contexts and situations
personal learning environment
This theorist was focused on logic and constructing universal knowledge.
Who is Piaget
the idea that skills and knowledge are tied to the situation in which they were learned and are difficult to apply to new setting
what is situated learning
theory stating that cognitive processes develop from real-time, goal-directed interactions between humans and their environment
embodied cognition
how public knowledge is created
constructionism
a simulations of real-world environment that immerses students in tasks like those required in professional practicum
immersive virtual learning environment