Key Terms
People construct their own knowledge through experiences and social interaction
What is Constructivism?
Allowing pairs of students to teach each other.
What is reciprocal teaching/learning?
The father of constructivist learning
Who is Jean Piaget?
Result of actively involving students in the construction of their own knowledge that fosters deeper understanding and retention of information
What is an effective learning experience?
Pre-existing knowledge
What is schema?
Learners pose their own questions and seek answers to their questions via research and direct observation.
What is inquiry-based learning?
The theory of constructivism was developed in...
What is 1915?
Students are actively involved in the learning process, which increases their motivation to explore new concepts and ideas.
What is enhanced student engagement?
Using newly acquired information to revise and redevelop an existing schema.
What is accommodation?
Learners acquire knowledge by devising a solution to a problem.
What is problem-based learning?
A key philosophical influence for Piaget was...
Who is John Dewey?
Students are encouraged to actively construct meaning in order to develop...
What is a deeper understanding of content?
The process of taking new information and fitting it into an existing schema
What is assimilation?
Students work together in small groups to maximize their own and each other's learning
What is cooperative learning?
Contributed the idea of "social constructivism"
Who is Lev Vygotsky?
Students learn how to evaluate evidence, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems effectively.
What is critical thinking skills?
A teaching technique that provides students with temporary support to help them learn new concepts and skills.
What is scaffolding?
Students are actively involved in constructing their own knowledge through firsthand experiences.
What is active exploration or hands-on experiences?
Introduced the concept of instructional scaffolding
Who is Jerome Bruner?
Students are encouraged to apply what they have learned to real-life situations.
What is practical application of knowledge?