Apply Approach
What does this approach let children do
It allows them to interact with the information and do hands on activities
Involves questioning, hypothesizing, and making connections to own experience
Active Learning
Scaffolding-
When teachers use clues, questions, and hints to extend students' understanding
Why would students be interested in learning the material?
Curiosity
What month is it?
November
What do students build off of?
Prior Knowledge
Learning in a social context surrounded by their peers
Importance of social interaction
Inductive learning-
constructing theories and ideas through observations
What is there a lack of in this approach?
Structure
What month is my birthday?
March
This approach lets students process information in what way?
In a more effective way
Achieved through problem-based learning
Learner-Centered Education
Constructivism
When learners interact with information to gather meaning
What would happen if the student is not interested in the materiel?
They would not want to learn it.
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
What is this learning based on?
Intellectual play
Learn deep underlying principals not just facts
Conceptual Understanding over Rote Learning
What is the Ancient Chinese proverb?
Tell me and I forget. Make me do and I learn
What do students do?
They play a more active role in their education
When did World War 2 end?
1945
Why do teachers need to use this approach?
Since pouring information in children's head would not make them learn in.
Helps them be independent learners in the future
Importance of reflective practice
Constructivist theory
When students construct information and teachers should base the material on what children are curious about.
How could this approach effect teachers?
It can be time-consuming for them since they must plan different lessons for different students.
What was the first toy to be advertised on television?
Mr. Potato Head