Constructivism is a theory of learning that suggests individuals construct knowledge and meaning from their experiences. Key aspects of constructivism include problem solving, hands-on experimentation, concept development through logical reasoning, and authentic, engaged learning. Constructivism informs teaching approaches that involve scaffolding learning experiences and allowing students to construct their own understandings through exploration and discovery rather than direct instruction. Major theorists who contributed to constructivism include Piaget, Vygotsky, and Dewey.
7. Progressive
Education
John
Educator Philosopher
Dewey
Psychologist
8. Social
Critic
World John Philanthropist
Peace
Dewey
Political
Activist
9. Teachers must…
Scaffold
Construct knowledge through experiments
Not give answers, but allow students to
think for themselves
Help students rethink their ideas by asking
questions they wouldn’t think of on their
own
Immerse students in a language rich
environment
10. Students must…
Experiment- hands-on
Encounter:
Problem Based Learning
Anchored Instruction
Cognitive apprenticeship
Scaffolding
11. Constructivism is important in
my teaching
Constructivism, Cognitive, and
Behavioral Learning Theories are
all very important
Constructivism will be how my
students will acquire and retain
knowledge
12. Constructivism is important in
my teaching
As a teacher, I must understand how
children gain meaningful and productive
knowledge that can be applied to new
situations
I cannot transmit knowledge to my
students directly
Information must be mentally acted
on, manipulated and transformed in
order to have meaning for the learner