Constructivism Language, Literature, Social Sciences Secondary

Important People Jean Piaget Jerome Bruner Lev Vygotsky John Dewey

Key Points Students solve problems through higher level thinking People learn through experiences, so lessons should be tailored as such Experience and knowledge should build upon each other

Teaching Strategies Focus on kinesthetic learning Emphasis on active learning Create opportunities for students to actively search for information Create opportunities for students to learn through experience Integrated curriculum Spiral curriculum Scaffolding

Student Characteristics Students focus on attaining knowledge through adaptation, assimilation, and accommodation Active learners Great participation

Personal Reaction This approach to teaching would be extremely beneficial in my future classroom. I would specifically incorporate the use of active learning and integrated curriculum into my daily lessons. By creating unique learning experiences for students, they would be able to solve complex problems and think critically.

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Interactive Constructivism Quiz Audra Greuel

Instructions Now it is time to see how much you have learned from this informational PowerPoint! Please answer the following questions by clicking the correct response.

Which of the following people were not influential in the development of constructivism? a)John DeweyJohn Dewey b)Jean PiagetJean Piaget c)Sigmund FreudSigmund Freud d)Jerome BrunerJerome Bruner NEXT

Which of the following is a main theme in constructivism? a)People learn best through experiencePeople learn best through experience b)Low level thinking promotes thorough understandingLow level thinking promotes thorough understanding c)Experience and knowledge have nothing to do with each otherExperience and knowledge have nothing to do with each other d)Lessons should not rely on student experienceLessons should not rely on student experience NEXT

Which of the following is not an effective teaching strategy regarding constructivism? a)Teachers should focus on kinesthetic learningTeachers should focus on kinesthetic learning b)Teachers should emphasize passive learningTeachers should emphasize passive learning c)Teachers should create opportunities for students to actively search for informationTeachers should create opportunities for students to actively search for information d)Teachers should create opportunities for students to learn through experienceTeachers should create opportunities for students to learn through experience NEXT

Please choose the incorrect response: Students focus on attaining knowledge through _____. a)AdaptationAdaptation b)AssimilationAssimilation c)AccommodationAccommodation d)AlterationAlteration NEXT

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