CONSTRUCTIVISM by https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0 WHAT IS THE THEORY OF ONSTRUCTIVISM? en-us 2020-06-08 04:26:05 UTC 2023-03-29 17:47:52 UTC hello@padlet.com CONSTRUCTIVISM sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616054194 2020-06-08 04:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616054194 sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616057712 Constructivism is a learning theory that people actively make their own knowledge by creating or engaging in meaningful experiences]]> 2020-06-08 04:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616057712 JEAN PIAGET sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616062272 2020-06-08 04:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616062272 LEV VYGOTSKY sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616063885 2020-06-08 04:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616063885 MARIA MONTESSORI sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616070957 2020-06-08 04:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616070957 JEROME BRUNER sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616074827 2020-06-08 05:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616074827 COGNITIVE CONSTRUCTIVISM sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616076045 (Piaget) Knowledge that is actively constructed by learners bases on their existing knowledge. Helping learners to assimilate the new knowledge to their existing knowledge, This enables them to make appropriate ,modifications to accommodate that information.]]> 2020-06-08 05:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616076045 SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616076629 (Vygotsky) Learning is a collaborative process and learners acquire knowledge from individual interactions with their cultures and society.  CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT appears first between people (Inter-psychological) and then inside the child's mind (intra-psychological)

]]> 2020-06-08 05:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616076629 RADICAL CONSTRUCTIVISM sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616076740 (Glaserfield) The idea that knowledge is constructed rather than perceived by our senses. Knowledge created this way only helps us to function in our environment. ]]> 2020-06-08 05:02:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616076740 ERNST VON GALSERFELD sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616092408 2020-06-08 05:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616092408 STRENGTH sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616094133 Learners have control and take ownership of their learning and their own assessments.]]> 2020-06-08 05:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616094133 LIMITATIONS sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616095272 Lack of Structure, some students need to have a structured learning environment.

Removes traditional grading, relies on students self evaluation. This may cause some students to fall behind.]]> 2020-06-08 05:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616095272 ROLE OF THE TEACHER sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616106151 Teachers are to create a problem solving environment.  The teacher becomes a facilitator of learning not an instructor.  The teacher understands what knowledge the learner currently holds, and creates activity to encourage learning from that point.  Scaffolding is a key feature.  SCAFFOLDING can include modeling a skill, using cue words or hints and adapting the activities or materials to help the learners understand and build on their knowledge.]]> 2020-06-08 05:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616106151 4 BASIC CHARACTERISTICS sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616111745 1.Information and knowledge is shared among the  Teacher and the student.
2.Teacher and the student are both equal in authority as students decide, plan and assess.  
3. The teacher's main role is to facilitate learning. They become the FACILITATOR of the classroom.
4. Groups of learners are small and of various stages of development as to help each other learn.    
]]> 2020-06-08 05:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616111745 CONSTRUCTIVISM VS. TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616115723 Traditional Classroom:
-Curriculum that must be followed.
-Repetition based learning.
-Teacher Centered
-Passive Learning
-Teacher is in full authority
-Students work mostly alone


Constructivist Classroom:
-Student interest and knowledge valued and pursued.
-Learning is interactive.
-Student Centered
-Teachers and students collaborate and the students construct their own knowledge.
-Teachers role is facilitator
-Students work primarily in groups]]> 2020-06-08 05:39:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616115723 KEY TERMS sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616134751 CRITICAL THINKING
PROBLEM SOLVING
COLLABORATION
COMMUNICATION
MEANINGFUL CONTEXT
PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
FACILITATOR
SCAFFOLDING
CULTURAL TOOLS
CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
COGNITIVE CONSTRUCTIVISM
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM
RADICAL CONSTRUCTIVISM
ZONE OF PROXIMAL DEVELOPMENT
SUBJECTIVE INTERPRETATION

]]> 2020-06-08 05:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616134751 KNOWLEDGE IS CONSTRUCTED, STUDENTS ARE NOT PASSIVE. sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616139682 Constructivism learning is based on a students building of new knowledge upon their PRIOR KNOWLEDGE.   Prior knowledge is a major influence as to what new or modified knowledge will look like for a learner and their individual experiences.  Every ones outcome may look different.]]> 2020-06-08 05:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616139682 LEARNING IS AN ACTIVE PROCESS sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616140340 Learning is an active process it is not passive.  Passive learning views the student as an empty vessel that needs to be filled with knowledge, Constructivist learners are not passive, they are actively engaged in their environment through experiments and problem solving activities.  PROBLEM SOLVING activities are provided to the children to help them find real hands on working solutions.]]> 2020-06-08 06:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616140340 KNOWLEDGE IS SOCIALLY OBTAINED sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616141115 Learning is something we do together socially.  Community plays a huge role in how and what a child learns.  MEANINGFUL CONTEXT  plays an important part in learning as it influences how the learner thinks and what they think about.  The children share their knowledge with each other.  Sharing their knowledge of understand will help someone within their ZONE OF PROXIMAL DEVELOPMENT.]]> 2020-06-08 06:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616141115 KNOWLEDGE IS PERSONAL sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616143964 Every learner has a distinct point of view on what they have been immersed in as a culture, society or schooling.  SUBJECTIVE INTERPRETATION the learners own opinion and experience of their culture and society will greatly impact their thinking. Within every culture every single child can and will change their culture in some way. ]]> 2020-06-08 06:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/616143964 sarahlgossage https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/617415955 -To allow the children to determine how they will learn.
-To allow and guide the children into self assessment and alternative solutions.
-to provide realistic and concept grasping activities.
-To encourage and promote social learning with COLLABORATION among the learners.
-To use all CULTURAL TOOLS  available and are familiar to the leaner.  Examples, TVs, IPAD, Tablets, Calculators, Computers. 
-Nurture the students natural curiosity. 
-COMMUNICATION is encouraged and expected.  the teacher ask open ended questions, students are engaged with activities that require CRITICAL THINKING and thought provoking discussions.  Teachers seek out elaborations of their students answers.  Learners are encouraged to communicate with one another rather than discouraged.  ]]> 2020-06-08 17:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarahlgossage/8j5q31du5qabdbr0/wish/617415955