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Constructivism
By: Angelo, Katelyn, and Jaclyn
Constructivist Theory
Constructivism is based on a type of learning in which the learner forms, or constructs, much of what he or she learns or comprehends.
Cognitive-how the individual learner undsertand things in terms of developmental stages a nd learning styles
Social- how meanings and understandings grow out of social encounters
Key People/Key Points
Jean Piaget (1896-1980)
Believed children are constructing new knowledge as they move through cognitive stages.
Interpret knowledge differently through different stages.
Cognitive Stages Ages (Approximate) Characteristics of Learning
Sensorimotor Birth to 2 years Imitation, learn through senses and motor activities, do not understand the world around them, and egocentric
Preoperational 2 to 6/7 years Egocentric, pretend play, drawing ability, speech and communication development, concrete thinking, and intuitive reasoning
Concrete operational 6/7 years to 11/12 years Classification, logical reasoning, problem solving, and beginnings of abstract thinking
Formal operational 11/12 years through adulthood
Comparative reasoning, abstract thinking, deductive logic, and test hypotheses
Jerome Bruner (1915-)
States that learning is an active process
Learner’s construct new ideas based on current/past knowledge
Participatory learners
Actively engaged in learning process
Lev Vygotsky (1894-1934)
Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Refers to what learner can do with help
Kids worked better when collaborating
John Dewey (1859-1952)
Teachers should create activities that is concrete and relevant to students
Education is a social process
Viewed learning as student-directed
Teacher is a guide
Students learn by doing
Classroom Implications
Teachers without technology
Analyze and study students
Create activities that build upon findings
Serve as guide for resources
Make education relevant
Teachers with technology
Use computers to track progress
Use teacher resource websites for activities
Find technology appropriate for students
Classroom Implications
Students without technology
Cooperate with others
Discovery learning
Learn by doing
Analyze problems and think critically
Students with technology
Use the internet for research
Electronic flashcards
Use of digital media
Use of technology as a tool to learn
What we think
We all actually really like this theory a lot. In a lot of our classes, the three of us have had professors say that this is actually the direction that teaching is heading, where the students lead in the education, and we, as the educators, are there as a guide. We think that it’s always interesting to hear what the students have to say during discussions and we do agree with this theory that learning by doing is the best way to go about it. The students not only retain more information that way, but they also are an active participant in their own education.
Credits
Information gathered from:
Atherton J S (2011) Learning and Teaching; Constructivism in learning [On-line: UK] retrieved 18 April 2013 from http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/constructivism.htm
Shelly, Gary B., Glenda A. Gunter, and Randolph E. Gunter. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World. Boston, MA: Course Technology Cengage Learning, 2012. Print.
Credits
Pictures gathered from:
http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/constructivism.htm (ZDP)
http://www.nndb.com/people/359/000094077/ (Jean Piaget)
http://dewey.pragmatism.org (John Dewey)
http://edtech2.boisestate.edu/flemmerl/EDTECH575/jeromebruner.html (Jerome Bruner)
Shelly, Gary B., Glenda A. Gunter, and Randolph E. Gunter. Teachers Discovering Computers: Integrating Technology in a Connected World. Boston, MA: Course Technology Cengage Learning, 2012. Print (Cognitive Stages Chart)