Constructing Understanding Chapter 8
Constructing Understanding Assessment Strategy #3 Journal Reviews Constructivism - definition Characteristics of Constructivism Teaching Strategies
Assessment Strategy #3 Complete the journal exercise In your bluebook, write the advantages and disadvantages to using journal writing as an assessment tool. Be sure to include both the teacher and student perspectives.
Constructivism “cognitive theory emphasizing learner interest in and accountability for their own learning which manifests in student self-questioning and discovery” (p. 431). (Parsons, Lewis Hinson, & Sardo-Brown. 2001. Educational Psychology A Practitioner-Researcher Model of Teaching. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth)
Characteristic of Constructivism Learners construct understanding that makes sense to them New learning is dependent upon current understanding Social interactions facilitates learning Real-world tasks increase learning
Constructivist Teaching Strategies Learner- Centered Instruction Guided Discovery – content goal with patterns – teacher guides students Inquiry – facts/observations in real world problems Problem Based Learning (PBL) Classroom Discussions – Stimulate critical thinking skills (Bloom’s Taxonomy of Questioning) Cooperative Learning – working in groups with clearly defined tasks; students have skills in working together (Johnson & Johnson)
Constructing Understanding Assessment Strategy #3 Constructivism - definition Characteristics of Constructivism Teaching Strategies Study for Midterm – Oct. 20th Finish Chap. 8 Self-Assess. (Read Ch. 9) Work on Part II Journal Article (Mon. meet in Library Computer Classroom, Wed. in regular COE Room 330 with Dr. Havens)