https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib Kayla D., Alyssa G., Matt R. en-us 2020-02-24 14:15:33 UTC 2020-03-05 02:27:06 UTC hello@padlet.com arginzb https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449465966 Social constructivism focuses on development as a shared, rather than independent, experience. Social worlds develop out of individuals' various interactions with their culture and society. This theory emphasizes the collaborative nature of much learning and comprises cognitive structures that are still in the process of maturing, but which can only mature under the guidance of or in collaboration with others. According to the book we've been reading in class "Ways of Learning", "In social constructivist theory, emphasis is placed on interaction between the learner and others." ]]> 2020-02-24 14:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449465966 kdavie https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449466569 - Piaget is the man behind the early knowledge of constructivism. His findings are that of developmental stages and the workings of their brain during young adolescence. The first three stages, Sensory-Motor, Pre-operational, and Concrete operational, are the precursors to YA. The fourth stage is Formal operations, which is approximately ages 11 and up. In this stage, children are beginning to question the world around them. As they become more curious, the world opens up to unbelievable measures. 
- Vygotsky studied and founded the idea of Social Constructivism, which is that knowledge is more easily gained through the interactions and discussions with others. With this learning theory, it is suggested that teachers work alongside the students, and the students should be given time to work amongst each other in a collaborative fashion. Without the teachers there to help facilitate the classroom and keep everyone on board and understanding. He also introduced the Zone of Proximal Development; this is the level of knowledge that is to be next tackled after the current is understood. 
-Bruner accentuates the inclusion of culture and the differences in cultures into the classroom and discussions. He builds off of Zygtosky's idea of group learning. Bruner believes that when students of varying backgrounds work together, it is beneficial. They are able to not only receive a higher understanding of the content, but also they gain an appreciation for each other and their differences. ]]> 2020-02-24 14:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449466569 mattresch321 https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449469909 In order to apply social constructivism theories in education, teachers and school leaders need to shift and reshape their perspectives. Both must move from being “people who teach” to being “facilitators of learning.” A good constructivist teacher is one who questions students’ answers, without regard to whether they are right or wrong, to make sure the student actually understands the concept. Additionally, instructors should have their students explain the answers they give and make sure they are explaining it with understanding. They should also encourage students to reflect on their answers.]]> 2020-02-24 14:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449469909 mattresch321 https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449474146 Anything where you collaborate with others to form new knowledge and understanding of something, based on prior knowledge you already had. 
Examples: Group problem solving, group inquiry, simulations, debates. ]]> 2020-02-24 14:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449474146 mattresch321 https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449479628 -when assessing social constructivism, a teacher could give a group quiz and see if the students are able to work together to come up with the best possible answer, the teacher could also give a quiz individually and see if there is a difference in the quiz results. 
-another form of assessment could be after a group activity, ask students individually what they took from the conversation, ask them to explain what has changed about their thought process, and make sure they explain it in a way they understand. ]]> 2020-02-24 14:42:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449479628 arginzb https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449479765 Social Constructivism is becoming more and more prevalent throughout the years. We believe that collaboration is a teaching style that is going to stand  through generations. This type of learning theory is never not going to be a huge part of education.  From here, Social Constructivism is just going to continue to build and get more advanced. ]]> 2020-02-24 14:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449479765 kdavie https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449486751 Strengths: A social constructivist approach to education can require the students to use information previously learned in order to understand or complete current tasks. Sometimes this information can be from passed grade levels or even from other classes. Being able to make these intellectual connections is crucial to how they learn and view the surrounding world. With these connections, the students will be more capable of articulating and sharing ideas. The ability to work with other people carries into everyday adult life, whether it be in school, relationships, work, or the grocery store.
Weaknesses: The main problems of social constructivism are not in how it affects the students. Issues arise in the training of the teachers. For a teacher to successfully encourage students to work effectively with each other is an impressive skill. The extensive training should result in the teacher being able to read their students' academic and emotional needs. Many schools lack the budget to place students and teachers in proportionally appropriate classrooms. With so many students in one room, it can be a challenge to attend to each student. Much of the time, a social constructionist view on education means that the students do loads of work independently of the teacher. Thus, students not only feel uncomfortable approaching the teacher but also they tend to make incorrect assumptions of the given task or idea. ]]> 2020-02-24 14:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449486751 mattresch321 https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449492143 https://www.theedadvocate.org/social-constructivism-in-education/
http://www.psychology.sunysb.edu/hwaters-/psy327/slide%20sets/327Set10a_SocialConstruct.pdf
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/teachereducationx92x1/chapter/constructivism-and-social-constructivism-in-the-classroom/]]> 2020-02-24 14:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kdavie/ncq9g0kqfrib/wish/449492143