The Learning Theories by Sandeep Chohan https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu Connectivism & Constructivism en-us 2018-02-06 18:13:31 UTC 2025-10-24 12:50:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png Constructivism sandip_k_chohan https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/228881705 Definition: Constructivism can be defined where the knowledge of the learners has to be constructed by themselves ,separately and on the whole.All the learners should have prior knowledge of ideas and their potential based on which information can be build with the help of which they can tackle  the issues and problems introduced by nature. (Davis, Maher, Noddings, 1990, p. 3)

]]> 2018-02-06 22:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/228881705 Key Theorists of Constructivism sandip_k_chohan https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/228886308 The key theorists who invented constructivism are the main is John Dewey (1993/1998) he is cited often as philosophical founder of this method.The chief theorist for cognitive constructivists are considered to be Bruner (1990) and Piaget(1972) whereas Vgotsky (1978) is the major theorists among the social  constructivists.

]]> 2018-02-06 22:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/228886308 Implications of Constructivism for Learning. sandip_k_chohan https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/228892165
  • Learners interest and effort are more important than the content of textbook.
  • Students perform better through finding and implementing their own knowledge.
  • It helps the learners to develop unique and direct knowledge.
  • It enhances more of thinking aspect rather than knowing the content (Cohen, Manion & Morrison, 2004).

    • ]]>     2018-02-06 22:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/228892165     Implications of Constructivism for Teaching. sandip_k_chohan https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/228907202
  • Teacher acts as a main supporter.He/she knows more and shouldn't let the students muddle around.
  • Teacher should sometimes focuses more on activities to be done rather than considering students point of view.
  • Teaching process emphasis utilization of skill based and open ended approaches.
  • Teacher should consider the significance of exploration and active learning (Cohen, Manion & Morrison, 2004).

    • ]]>     2018-02-07 00:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/228907202     Implication of constructivism on Online facilitation sandip_k_chohan https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/228912909
  • It develops interactive learning where learners are motivated to respond in online activities.
  • It focuses on facilitating learning and builds up environment in which learner can express their ideas openly and ask questions.
  • It emphasis on authentic learning where learner can meet real life experiences.
  • It is totally based on learner centered.
  • Online learning should inculcate critical thinking skills and identify the quality of information used (Huang, 2002).
    • ]]>     2018-02-07 00:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/228912909     Connectivism sandip_k_chohan https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/230132728 Definition: Connectivism is defined as distribution of information across a network of connections in which learning and understanding than travels across through those networks.(Bell,2009)


    ]]>     2018-02-09 17:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/230132728     Key Theorists of Connectivism sandip_k_chohan https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/230228176 The key theorists of Connectivism are George Siemens,Stephen Downes.

    ]]>     2018-02-09 23:30:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/230228176     Implications of Connectivism for learning sandip_k_chohan https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/230231649
  • Learning is improved through co-operation on interpersonal organizations.
  • Learning engages learner through quick association with other's information and experiences.
  • Learners can not undergo all things on their own.(Duke,Harper,Johnston, 2013).
    • ]]>     2018-02-10 00:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/230231649     Implications of Connectivism for teaching. sandip_k_chohan https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/230231788
  • Learning should be involved in through interactive way for example through group work and class discussions.
  • Instructor should act more as a facilitator.
  • Focusing on activities like scaff-folding to provide necessary skill development to aid in-sorting of information.(Duke,Harper,Johnston, 2013).

    • ]]>     2018-02-10 00:49:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/230231788     Implications of Connectivism for online learning sandip_k_chohan https://padlet.com/sandip_k_chohan/tuv8k86cklhu/wish/230232306
  • Learners focus to learn in their own web-based environment.
  • It inculcates active participation as learners can connect to a wider group of knowledge .
  • Decision making is in itself in learning process.
  • Instructors can eliminate traditional lectures and introduce learners web based system which helps them in flexible online learning (Czerkawski, 2011).


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