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From what I know about constructivist theory, the teacher does not transfer knowledge but facilitates the creation of knowledge by the learner. Shauna

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Do educators embrace constructivism as a valid learning theory, even though it may take them to the role of guide rather than the "sage on the stage".

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Do educators embrace constructivism as a valid learning theory, even though it may take them to the role of guide rather than the "sage on the stage".

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Students building (and taking responsibility for) their own knowledge based on existing skills, ideas or knowledge.

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Students building (and taking responsibility for) their own knowledge based on existing skills, ideas or knowledge.

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What are the best tools and technologies to bring constructivism to online and blended classrooms?

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What are the best tools and technologies to bring constructivism to online and blended classrooms?

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At the beginning of a lesson I would ask students what their knowledge is about the topic and conduct a survey. I also let students know that learning can reinforce what they already know or give them a knew perspective.

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There are so many different ways this could go, so I am curious to learn what application of constructivism this group selects
~Amanda

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It is a diverse learning theory where the learner somehow (depending on the sub theory) constructs knowledge.
~Amanda

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What interactive activities can we implement in our classroom revolving around constructivism?

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It is important to activate prior knowledge when starting new content. As a math and science teacher, I often start of with an interactive "minds on" activity. Students often work in groups to tackle questions they have seen before.
Even during the learning process, it is essential that students make connections on their own - that is construct their own knowledge  - throughout the learning process.
- Zarah

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Is it an all or nothing approach?

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How to deal with the challenges of high rates of dropout in online learning spaces when trying to create a collaborative, community of practice educational environment.

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How to deal with the challenges of high rates of dropout in online learning spaces when trying to create a collaborative, community of practice educational environment.

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Activation of Prior Knowledge is essential for the construction of new knowledge.
Knowledge is distributed.
The participatory culture model springs from constructivist theories.
A good way for learners who struggle with receptive language, ESL learners, learning disabilities, cognitive delay...(etc) to be ready and receptive to creating new knowledge is to provide them with a list of topic vocabulary. This helps these learners to: activate prior knowledge, extend prior background knowledge and be ready create and connect new knowledge with that already integrated.

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What happens when the theory states that people create knowledge by relating or connecting it to their previous knowledge, and that knowledge becomes stagnant from a gap in learning due to cognitive delay. Does that mean that constructivism is no longer a viable theory and other theories must supplant it? What happens when initial knowledge acquired is faulty due to misconceptions about the learning if one acquires their own knowledge. Does this not lead to a world of misconception and naivety?

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How does a constructivist classroom affect instructional design when affected by self-regulation deficits in the learners?

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Fathered by Dewey and pursued by Piaget and Bruner, among others. This model of theory postulates that learners construct their knowledge through experiences or by doing. Learners are actively involved in attaining gnosis. There are two types; cognitive and social.

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is motivation in the topic being studied a requirement for constructivist learning?

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stuff i know (or think I know) about constructivism

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stuff i know (or think I know) about constructivism

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- 2 types (cognitive and social)
- knowledge is constructed by the learner through an active learning experience
- 4 parts to constructivism from Baviskar - Prior knowledge, creating cognitive dissonance, application of knowledge with feedback and reflection on learning.

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