ConstructivismTeam Two

Key points to ConstructivismConstructivism is a philosophy of

learning. By reflecting on our experiences, we construct our own understanding of the world we live in. Each of us generates our own “rules” and “mental models,” which we use to make sense of our experiences.

When students are actively participating in their own learning process, they will understand better, and remember longer.

“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.”

-Confucius B is the best example of Constructivism

Some of the People Associated with Constructivism

Lev Vygotsky Jean Piaget Jerome Bruner

Lev VygotskyHis studies found that a child often

successfully accomplished new tasks while working in collaboration with an adult instead of on their own. This does not mean the adult is teaching the

child how to solve problems.In the act of the adult engaging with the

child, the learning experience improves and offers the child the ability to refine thinking and perform effectively.

Jean PiagetHis development theory suggests that a child

constructs understanding through many channels: reading listening exploring experiencing their own environment.

Piaget work has identified four major stages of cognitive growth.SensorimotorPreoperationalConcrete operationalFormal operational

Jerome BrunerHe developed the Discovery Learning

TheoryBruner holds that a theory of instruction

should address four major aspects:The Discovery Learning Theory states

some major ideas about learning: Learning is an active, social process in which

students construct new ideas or concepts based on current knowledge.

Teacher + Theory + TechnologyWhat the teacher does under Constructivism using

technology.By the teacher allowing students to learn by using

technology then that teacher is working under the constructivism theory, allowing students to learn for themselves, and learn from their experiences.

Some ways that teachers in cooperate technology and the constructivism theory is..Internet accessEducation based computer gamesCD books and activitiesVideo recording themselves

Teacher + Theory - TechnologyWhat the teacher does under Constructivism without

using technology.Constructivism calls for the elimination of a

standardized curriculum.If a teacher is working under the constructivism theory

but doesn’t use technology, some other ways of letting the students learn by themselves and their own experiences is..Asking Open-Ended QuestionsExtensive dialogue amongst studentsHands on activities

Students + Theory + TechnologyWhat the students does under constructivism using

technology.If students are using the technology around them to learn

things on their own, discover new stuff, and use their experiences to knowledge them of life then they are under the constructivism theory.

Because of technology, students have started to learn on their own more than before, because of computers, and internet, and education based computer games, etc.

So with the addition of technology, students are brining out the learning style of constructivist more than ever before.

Technology can and will force the issue of constructivism.

Students + Theory - TechnologyWhat the students does under constructivism without

using technology.Students under constructivism theory learn on their own,

and without technology a good way of students to learn is getting hands on.

Under constructivism the student is supported to follow his instinct and create his own knowledge and strategies for understanding and learning

Answering Open-Ended QuestionsThinking about things from your own viewLearning through what you do yourself, and your

experiences.

Team Two + TheoryWhat Team Two thinks!Constructivism using technology is a great teaching

style.We believe that learning through the theory of

constructivism allows the students to grow up faster and more maturely.

We believe that learning through your own experiences is better than learning through someone else's.

We believe that allowing the student to think and do for themselves is a very good idea and learning style.

We also believe that helpful, appropriate, good models are good examples for children to help them to start learning on their own.

Credit Where Credit is Due http://www.funderstanding.com/v2/theory/constructivism/

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Integrating Technology and Digital Media in the Classroom Text: Shelly Cashman Series, 6th ed.