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learning theory
The social constructivism learning theory is utilized in SEPEP. Woolfolk (2013) stated
social interactions are important in the knowledge construction process. Through
Weebly the students will facilitate their own learning by researching group assigned
roles. Students will collaborate with team members to understand each persons
role and what it entails. They will then carry out these roles the week after this class
when they begin the SEPEP soccer tournament.
View of Knowledge
Cognitivists see knowledge as actively constructed by learners in response to
interactions with environmental stimuli (Woolfolk, 2013). Language and culture are
crucial in human intellectual development and in how humans perceive the world
(Vygotsky, 1978). In other words it is important how teachers give information to
their students for them to understand. By allowing students to explore the SEPEP
roles in small groups peers can interpret the information collaboratively and
translate it into their own words. Woolfolk (2013) mentioned it is important that
learners are active in constructing their own knowledge. The students will be
putting their learning into practice by carrying out their roles to run the soccer
tournament.
View of Learning
Learners do not respond to external stimuli but to their interpretation of those
stimuli (Vygotsky, 1978). As eluded to above, learning is a collaborative process.
The level of development that a learner is capable of reaching comprises of
cognitive structures that are still in the process of maturing (Vygotsky, 1978). These
structures can only mature under the guidance of or in collaboration with others.
Taking part in group discussions, interactive activities and completing worksheets
after researching their roles will prompt students to recall the information they have
just learnt through discussions with group members. Working with team members
will allow students critically think about not just their own role but the roles of each
team member to understand how they will work together to run the tournament.
View of Motivation
Social constructivists see motivation as both extrinsic and intrinsic (Woolfolk, 2013).
Learners are partially motivated by rewards (Vygotsky, 1978). By giving the
students responsibility of their own learning and the responsibility of carrying out
their role to make the competition run will motivate them to learn about their role
and what it entails. Collaborative learning should be seen as a process of peer
interaction that is mediated and structured by the teacher. Students can then be
held responsible for their own learning and the result of how successful the
competition/class runs.
References
Woolfolk, A & Margets, K. (2013) Educational Psychology 3rd Edition.

Vygotsky, Lev (1978). Mind in Society. London: Harvard University Press.