Constructivism theory

1. Constructivist Theory
Julia Doughtie
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2. Menu
• What is it?
• Key Figures
• In the Classroom
• In My Classroom
• Sources

3. What is it?
• Students learn by doing
• Student construct once they have
learned
• Children are active learners
• Children build from what they
already know
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4. What is it? Continued
• Exploration and inquiry is the way to learn
• Children grow into higher stages of learning
• Education is a social process
• Socratic method
– think critically and form
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5. Key Figures
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Jean Piaget Jerome Bruner
Lev Vygotsky
John Dewey

6. Key Figures: Jean Piaget
• Jean Piaget was a psychologist who lived
1896-1980
• Believed there are four cognitive
stages:
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7. In the Classroom
• Students should be encouraged to think
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• Encourage students to explore concepts by
themselves
• Use many mediums to learn one topic
– Such as drawing, spreadsheets, websites, songs

8. In the Classroom Continued
• Teach through activities, not
just lectures
• Encourage discussion
• Treat the classroom as a QuickTimeª and a
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community
• Educational games are a great
thing

9. In My Classroom
• I agree with the constructivist theory
• Exploring and thinking for oneself is important
• Learning in an active way is important
• Students retain more by doing
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10. In My Classroom Continued
• Working as a community
students are less pressured
• Lectures are less effective
• Participating is important to QuickTimeª and a
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retain information
• Building from old
knowledge is great

11. Sources
• http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GW88uICXvls/TcUJzGqlYcI/AAAAAAAAAGk/6RRsPLWxqQA/s1600/4
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constructivism_(learning_theory)
• Integrating Technology In a Connected World: Seventh Edition
• http://www.nndb.com/people/359/000094077/piaget-3.jpg
• http://educationupdate.com/archives/2005/Nov/assets/jerome-bruner.jpg
• http://vygotsky.afraid.org/Image5.gif
• http://dewey.pragmatism.org/dewey.gif
• http://media.silvertounge.net/2010/12/scavenger-hunt.gif
• http://www.educationcreations.com/images/kidschool21.gif
• http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/thumblarge_469/126346246768JW67.jpg
• http://sitemaker.umich.edu/kaitlynsargent/files/classroom_community.jpg
• http://growingasaparent.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/piagets-theory.jpg
• http://www.clipproject.info/Cliparts_Free/Schule_Free/Clipart_School_Free_29.gif
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