1. Constructivism Development Learning and Cognition
Austin Tredrea, Jarrod Muller & Dillon Mullins

2. What is Constructivism?
In your groups, brainstorm your thoughts on what you think ‘Constructivism’ is?
Use key words related to how it could:
Look like
Feel like
Sound like

3. Constructivist Theory
People experiencing and reflecting on new things and therefore constructing their own knowledge and understanding of the world.
Many ideas children have are never taught.
Ability to solve problems on the go through knowledge and understanding past problems.
Learning through real life situations.

4. Constructivist Theory
Constructivist Classrooms are:
Constructed
Active
Reflective
Collaborative
Inquiry-Based

5. Constructivism in a Classroom
How might the Constructivist Theory look in a HPE (Health and Physical Education) classroom?
After you have completed the activities, go back to your group and discuss the following:
How did it make you feel?
Did you feel you learnt something?
How might this be transferrable to your faculty?
Teaching in a classroom with lessons revolved around real world problem solving

6. Video (time permitting)

7. Summary Key points covered today? What is the Constructivist Theory?
What does this look like in a classroom?
How might this be applied within a HPE framework?
How does this feel from a student perspective?
What other considerations (e.g. cultural, social) are required when applying this theory?

8. References
Edwards - Constructivism does not happen in the individual: sociocultural theory and early childhood education - Edwards, Susan (Edwards, Susan, 2005)
DeVries - What Is constructivist about constructivist education? - DeVries, Rheta (DeVries, Rheta, 2004)
Berk Chapters 1 and 2 and pp. 226 & 638
Woolfolk & Margetts ;Chapt 1 & pp
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