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Pros and Cons Traditional vs. Constructivist Classroom Constructivism and Multimedia
What is constructivism?
Probably the most generally accepted principle of constructivism is that what a person knows is not passively received, but actively assembled by the learner (Jonasen, 1991). A second principle is that, the role of learning is to help the individual operate within his or her personal world (Grabe & Grabe, 2001).
Constructivism: A Concept Map http://www.uib.no/People/sinia/CSCL/HMM_Constructivism.htm
Grabe, M. and Grabe, C. (2001). Integrating Technology for Meaningful Learning. N.Y: Houghton Mifflin Company.
What is constructivism?
Lev Vygotsky Jean Piaget
John Dewey
Seymour Papert
Constructed
building upon previous knowledge to create new knowledge
Evolving
ideas are change throughout process of learning
Active
the student experiments, asks questions, and sets goals
Collaborative
students work together and learn from one another
Adapted from: What does constructivism have to do with my classroom? Disney Learning Partnership. Retrieved July 3, 2003 from http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/month2/index_sub2.html
to be a facilitator to guide give cognitive support to be open minded to assess the learner individually
takes responsibility for his own learning learns new ways to learn uses technology to learn
Adapted from: Nordoff, Helga (1999). Constructivism and Technology Enhanced Learning Retrieved July 3, 2003 from http://hagar.up.ac.za/catts/learner/1999/nordhoff_hi/iro880/learning/construc.htm
What are the benefits of constructivism? Disney Learning Partnership Retrieved July 3, 2003 from http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/month2/index_sub2.html
Adapted from: What are some critical perspectives? Disney Learning Partnership. Retrieved July 3, 2003 from http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/month2/index_sub2.html
Emphasizes big concepts, beginning with the whole and expanding to include the parts. Pursuit of student questions and interests. Materials include primary sources of material and manipulative materials. Learning is interactive, building on what the student already knows. Teachers have a dialogue with students, helping students construct their own knowledge. Teacher's role is interactive.
Fixed curriculum. Materials are primarily textbooks and workbooks. Learning is based on repetition. Teachers disseminate information to students; students are recipients of knowledge. Teachers have a dialogue with students, helping students construct their own knowledge. Assessment is through testing, correct answers. Knowledge is seen as inert. Students work primarily alone.
Assessment includes student works, observations, and points of view, as well as tests. Knowledge is seen as dynamic, ever changing with our experiences. Students work primarily in groups.
Adapted from: How does this theory differ from traditional ideas about teaching and learning? Disney Learning Partnership. Retrieved July 3, 2003 from http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/month2/index_sub1.html
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thumbs up and thumbs down Bridal Information. Retrieved July 10, 2003 from http://www.bridalinformation.com/thumbs.htm students at computer NetDay Community Initiatives. Retrieved July 10, 2003 from http://www.netday.org/comm_msdelta.htm Jean Piaget Adolescent Development. Retrieved July 12, 2003 from http://www.ncsu.edu/chass/extension/ci/developmental.html John Dewey Essays on the Philosophy of John Dewey. Retrieved July 12, 2003 from http://www.ittheory.com/dewey.htm
Lev Vygotsky Davidson Films. Retrieved July 12, 2003 from http://www.davidsonfilms.com/vygfot02.htm
Seymour Papert The Macaroni Fellows. Retrieved July 16, 2003 from http://www.marconifoundation.org/pages/fellows/papert.htm
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