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Constructivist, Inquiry and Problem-Based Learning
Not Just an Empty Vessel
Presented by:Morgan BennettJennifer Johnson
Michelle WetzKimberly
White
Based upon the work of John Dewey, Jean Piaget, L.S. Vygotsky, and others.
Facilitates inductive reasoning through active learning and social interaction between students and teachers.
Children naturally play to learn, use that to help teach.
What is the Constructivist Approach?
Advocated movement away from Authoritarian Direct Instruction.
Argued education should focus on understanding what and how students experience in order to better meet their educational needs.
Formulated fundamental viewsof constructivist practices.
John Dewey (1859-1952)
Developed an elaborate theoretical system –Children attain knowledge by passing through
a predictable series of increasingly complex and abstract cognitive stages.SensorimotorPreoperationalConcrete Operational Formal Operational
Jean Piaget (1896 – 1980)
Created Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
Leo Vygotsky (1896 – 1934)
Flexible knowledgeProblem- solving abilitySelf-directed learning skillProblem formation and reasoning
Research shows that constructivist techniques foster…
Inquiry LearningProblem-Based Learning
Two Constructivist Models
Effective Inquiry Unit Cycle1. Teacher identifies and introduces class to
the questions or problem.2. Teacher demonstrates topic-specific
techniques3. Students engage in hands-on investigation
of topic – either first or second hand methods
All stages are usually conducted in groups – this allows for scaffolding (both student-to-student and teacher-to-student)
Inquiry Learning
After initial introduction the teacher becomes a facilitator
By the end of the activity, additional questions should be raised to spur-on the next cycle of inquiry.
Inquiry Learning (cont.)
Students work in collaborative work groups of about 5
Teacher presents a real-world problem – often in narrative form – that students must work together to solve
Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
PBL steps:Teacher orients students to the problemStudents organize into groups (with teacher
assistance if necessary)Teacher facilitates as student break down the
problemStudents proceed to solve the pieces of the
problemEach group develops a presentation or
product to share with the class as a whole.Students reflect upon the investigation and
the processes they used during the investigation
Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Cooperative Learning GroupsTeachers pose challenging, authentic
questions and then provide the resources needed for students to investigate them independently
Teacher = FacilitatorScaffoldingJournaling and/or oral presentations that
include reflection upon the process
Shared Elements
Choosing the right topicProviding the appropriate resourcesTime consuming – planning and executing
Challenges
Constructivists ModelsInquiry Learning
Problem-Based Learning
When used properly, propel students to higher levels of
learning.