3. What is Constructivism?
It is a student centered
theory
Learning is active
Knowledge is based on
personal experiences
Students build on prior
knowledge to construct
new knowledge
4. What is Constructivism?
Ideas and experiences
combined creates
knowledge
The ideal learner is
innovative and self-
directed
The same experience
can teach different
lessons depending on
the person
5. John Dewey
1859 – 1952
Known as “The
Father of Education”
He was an
educational
psychologist, philoso
pher & political
activist
6. John Dewey
He believed that education was a social process
He viewed school as a community that
represented a larger picture.
In 1896 he began the University Elementary
School
He was part of the progressive education
movement
His legacy is still found in classrooms today
7. Putting it into Practice
Students can learn
from each
other, collaboratively
Use hands on activities
to teach lessons
Relies heavily on
scaffolding
Building on previous
experiences
8. Putting it into Practice
Teaching lessons
that relate to the
students’ life
experiences
Teachers can use
anchored instruction
A model for
technology-based
learning
9. My Future Classroom
I would create groups
Have interactive
activities
Use scaffolding and
anchored instruction
Educate children
physically, mentally
and socially
10. My Future Classroom
Use technology such
as smart boards to aid
learning
Create a positive
atmosphere so
students feel
comfortable asking
questions
Assign projects and
experiments
