1. Group 1 on Constructivism
What is it…
The history of…
Essential Ideas…
Science Lesson…
Graphic Organizer…

2. What is the hype?
Constructivism, the idea that people construct meaning based on their experiences.
Adjusting our minds to make room for new ideas and experiences.

3. Curriculum……
Learning for concepts not facts!!!
Students not to memorize facts but
understand and be able to use in environment.
Elimination of standardized tests and scores

4. Central Idea = human understanding is Constructed
Teaching for Understanding
Central Idea = human understanding is Constructed
Learners construct new understandings based on what
They already know.
Learning is active, not passive

5. Historical Information
Rooted in philosophy
Medline Grumet suggests that it is construction, “this dance between the student’s experiences and knowledge that separates education from training for indoctrination” (Kinchloe and Steinberg, 1993, p.308).

6. Essential Ideas Acts as a guide Activates prior knowledge
The Teacher …
Acts as a guide
Activates prior knowledge
Provides time to acquire new meaning

7. Promoting Opportunities
Encourage and support the building of understanding

9. Constructivism Science Lesson
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