Students
Is independent thinking encouraged?
yes
Constructivism emphasizes what?
When was constructivism discovered?
1974
True or false
Students' ideas are respected in a constructivism classroom.
true
The teacher is a what in the classroom?
The teacher is a facilitator/guide.
Who constructs the learning in the class?
The students construct their own learning.
What does constructivism do?
Constructivism is used in the classroom to help students learn.
who discovered constructivism?
Jean Piaget
What are 5 principles of a constructivist classroom?
-Classroom activities challenge students' suppositions
-Teachers build lessons based on "big ideas"
-Teachers assess learning in the context of daily teaching
Are students encouraged to take initiative and ownership in a constructivism classroom.
Yes they are
What do learners build on?
They build on previous knowledge.
Use of constructivism in the classroom can help students what?
- research non-fiction texts
-collaborate with other students
-present findings of research
Who developed the social learning theory?
Lev Vygotsky
What is an example of constructivism teaching?
Answers may vary
There would be less focus on grades and standardized tests. Assessment becomes part of the learning process and students play a role in their own progress.
What activities are done for students?
Hands on centers and groups
What learning is stressed more?
Active learning
What principle contradicts the traditional learning model where knowledge is simply transmitted from a more knowledgeable person to others?
Constructivism
What is a theory about how we learn and think rather than how me memorize?
constructivism
Learning must be what?
Personalized
Learners are what?
Learners are builders and creators of meaning and knowledge.
What is constructivism defined as?
Constructivism is a student-based teaching philosophy where students construct their own learning in the classroom. it is a hands-on teaching style where the teacher is a facilitator.
What is a constructivist learning theory approach consisting of 4 key steps?
Socratic learning method
What is believed that psychological phenomena emerge from social interaction?
The social learning theory
How do teachers support a constructivist environment?
The 5 E's
Engage Evaluate Explore Elaborate Explain