CONSTRUCTIVISM

By: James Glendon Renfroe

Constructivism

A theory about how people learn.

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Founders of Constructivism Piaget

Bruner

ConstructivismCurriculum-devloped on interest Students – work in groups-

actively involved

TraditionalCurriculum- fixed Students – empty vessel- work

Individually

ConstructivismTeacher’s Role- Facilitator Assessment-observations ,

process authentic

TraditionalTeacher’s Role- Authoritative Assessments- Test, correct

answers

PAR Model

• Present • Apply• Review

Step 1 -Present- Learning goals introduced

Step 2

Apply - the knowledge skills etc. Involves problem solving, creating

Step 3 Review- summarizes and

clarifies lesson.

Scenario Present - Explain that certain

animals go through changes

Apply- students will watch and observe

tadpoles becoming frogs

Review – students will review the stages