Constructivist approach
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The document discusses constructivism as an educational philosophy that emphasizes active involvement and personal interpretation in the learning process, drawing on theories from John Dewey, Piaget, Vygotsky, and others. It highlights the importance of engaging learners through various methods and the need for teachers to adapt to diverse classroom dynamics. However, the approach also poses challenges such as the need for trained educators, extensive planning, and resource availability.
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Constructivist approach
- 1. By Ms Minakshi Jaswal Assistant Professor
- 2. “You cannot teach a man anything; You can only help him find it within himself”
- 3. Main Theorists. John Dewey (1933/1998) is often cited as the philosophical founder of this approach. Bruner (1990) and Piaget (1972) are considered the chief theorists among the cognitive constructivists, while Vygotsky (1978) is the major theorist among the social constructivists. Constructivism was an artistic and architectural philosophy that originated in Russia beginning in 1913 by Vladimir Tatlin. This was a rejection of the idea of autonomous art. He wanted 'to construct' art. The psychological roots of constructivism began with the developmental work of Jean Piaget (1896–1980), who developed a theory (the theory of genetic epistemology) that analogized the development of the mind to evolutionary biological development and highlighted the adaptive function of cognition.
- 4. The21stcenturyclassroomisfilledwithavibrantassortmentoflearners. Studentscomefromdifferenttypesofsocioeconomicbackgrounds,with culturallyexperience,andlearningstyles. Thesedynamicscreateachallengeforteachers. Teachingmost always be adjusted to the level of the pupils .So constructivistwayofteachingbepromotedintheclass room.
- 5. Constructivism says that people construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.
- 6. based on the belief that learning occurs as learners are actively involved in a process of meaning and knowledge construction rather than passively receiving information
- 7. • Learning is an active process • Knowledge is constructed from (and shaped by) experience • Learning is a personal interpretation of the world
- 8. According to Brader - Araje and Jones (2002), Constructivism can be defined as “the idea that development of understanding requires the learner to activelyengageinmeaning –making”.
- 9. • According to Audrey Gray – the learners are actively involved. – the environment is democratic. – the activities are interactive and student- centered. – the teacher facilitates a process of learning in which students are encouraged to be responsible and autonomous.
- 10. ENGAGE- to start the process. EXPLORE- provide students w/ a common base of experience. Students will be able to identify & develop concepts,processes & skills. EXPLAIN- opportunities to verbalize students conceptual understanding / to demonstrate new kills/behaviour and also provides an opportunities for teachers to introduce formal terms, definitions, & explanations for concepts, etc.
- 11. ELABORATE- extend student’s conceptual understanding & allows them to practice skills & behaviours. EVALUATE- encourage learners & assess their understanding & abilities & lets teachers evaluate students understanding of key concepts & skill development.
- 13. Films Provide visual context and thus bring another sense into the learning experience
- 14. one of the most important distinctions of constructivist teaching methods
- 15. Allows students to put the concepts and ideas discussed in class in a real- world context. FIELD TRIPS
- 16. Students research a topic and can present their findings to the class
- 17. Students research a topic and can present their findings to the class
- 19. • the most commonly used instructional strategy Modeling There are two (2) types of modeling: 1.Behavioral Modeling 2.Cognitive Modeling
- 20. •naturally and necessarily involves responses that are situated in the learner’s task performance Coaching
- 21. • a more systemic approach to supporting the learner, focusing on the task, the environment, the teacher, and the learner Scaffoldin g
- 23. Childrenlearnmoreandenjoylearning. Promotedivergent thinking. Educationworksbestwhenitconcentratesonthinkingand understanding ratherthanonrotememorization. Boosttheconfidenceoflearners. ConstructivismconcentratesonhowtothinkandUnderstand. Promotecollaborative learning Constructivismgivesstudentsownershipofwhattheylearn,Since learningis basedon students. Engaging thecreativeinstinctsdevelopsstudent’s abilitiesto express knowledgethroughavarietyof ways.
- 24. A shift in learning as this theory challenges the traditional beliefs about learning and knowledge. Trained Teachers are required for this learning approach. Lots of pre planning required for this learning approach. It is time consuming approach. Teacher cannot teach every topic with the help of this approach. This approach cannot be applied to small children. Lack of resources available. Whole syllabus cannot completed with this approach.
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