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Constructivism is how someone learns (constructs) meaning of new information. This can happen through self discovery or with help from others.

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People are always trying to make sense of new information. If someone can make connections in ways that they understand, then they will retain this information.

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- Ownership of learning
- Responsibility
- Motivation
- Organization
- Work together in groups
- Community building
- Get along with others
- Understand different points of view
- Problem solving
- Decision making

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At times it is also important to learn by the help of others. These people can communicate and demonstrate the information in a way that makes sense.

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Another way we build our understanding and knowledge is through interacting with others. These people help us understand different concepts because they explain the information and have a different point of view.

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While learning a new concept, the teacher takes into account more than one example, perspective, and method. This method of teaching is very important because it helps students see more than one perspective. From this, students can understand that there are multiple ways that problems can be solved.

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One way we build our understanding is from our individual experiences. From these experiences, we learn, perceive, and make sense of the world.

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Cooperative learning involves working in a group to learn about a certain concept. Everyone has a part and works together to complete an assignment. Working in a group can be effective in the learning process because others are helping you understand a problem. It is also an important skill to have because many jobs require group participation. When you work in a group, you get to see another person’s perspective and support each other.

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Problem-based learning is when a teacher asks their students a complex and practical problem that does not have one solution. The student works in a group to find a solution by gathering and researching information. Working with others is an important skill that helps the learning process. It also helps the student become a better researcher. Communication and research skills are important in school and life.

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Scaffolding is when the teacher supports the student to help with their understanding of a concept. The teacher and student work together to make connections with what they are learning. When a teacher breaks down a new concept into easier and understandable examples, then the student will be able to learn. These connections make learning and retaining information easier.

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In this idea, learning comes from others in your community. A person with knowledge and skill will help teach you what they know, like an apprenticeship. In situated learning, what a community and culture cares about affects a person’s learning. These practices and lessons will be emphasized. The person will also know how to be a member of this community.

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Inquiry learning is when a teacher asks their students to solve a complex problem on their own. The student plays a major role in solving problems by gathering information and thinking critically. Having students think critically about a concept is an important skill to learn. This helps them to gather more knowledge and understand the process of how to solve problems.

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I learned that groups have as much importance as the individual in the contructivism view. Groups teach you how to act and can explain the new information so that it is easier to understand. An individual needs to be able to make sense of all the information so they can learn from it. The individual and group experiences shape the learning process. Everyone works together to help each other learn and create a sense of community.