Chapter 6 Constructivist Theory
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Chapter 6 Constructivist Theory. What is Constructivism?. It is a philosophy of learning founded on the premise that, by reflecting on our experiences, we construct our own understanding of the world we live in. Vygotsky’s Theory. Perspectives. Exogenous Endogenous Dialectical
Chapter 6 Constructivist Theory
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What is Constructivism? Itis a philosophy of learning founded on the premise that, by reflecting on our experiences, we construct our own understanding of the world we live in.
Perspectives • Exogenous • Endogenous • Dialectical • Situated Cognition
Constructivism and Teaching • Reflective Teaching • Expectations • Gifting
Applications • Scaffolding • Reciprocal Teaching • Apprenticeships • Peer Collaboration
Social Processes and Private Speech • Self Verbalization (Inner Speech) • Self Regulation • Socially Mediated Learning
TARGET – Learning Environments • Task • Authority • Recognition • Grouping • Evaluation • Time
How Does Your Experience Fit the Theory? • What is the skill you learned? • Who was the teacher? • How did you take on more responsibility? • Is the skill applicable to the real world? • What were some of the things your teacher said to you? • Do you say some of those things to yourself when you do the skill today?
Constructivist Learning Environments • Big Picture Topics • Address Future Relevant Problems • Seeks Current Student Knowledge\Beliefs • Seeks Student Views and Perspectives • Student-Centered • High Student Activity • Many Formats (books, web, audio) • Real-World Application
The Community of Inquiry Model • Cognitive Presence • Triggering event • Exploration • Integration • Resolution • Social Presence • Establish relationship • Teaching Presence • Structure
Cognitive, social, and teaching presence in a virtual world and a text chat • Variables • Method • Analysis • Results • Recommendations
Teaching Methods that Fit • The Jigsaw Method • Academic Controversy • Computer Supported Collaborative Learning • Whole Lanquage (Reading\Writing) • STAD - Student Teams Achievement Divisions • Group study approach, end with evaluation • TGT • Teams, Games, and Tournaments – • Group study approach, end with evaluation
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning Projects and Activities • Students • Use Blogs for Reflection • Engage in Collaborative Writing • Wiki • Use topics related to your course • Engage in Academic Controversy • Collaboratively research and design a WebQuest • Use self and peer assessments to enhance learning and collaboration • Resta, P. (2008). Objectives. Computer Supported Collaborative Learning 2008. Retrieved from http://www.edb.utexas.edu/cscl/2008/s3.htm on 03-03-2011.
Peer Response • What forms of products have you used in your classroom that integrates constructivist views of teaching? • Ways you use TARGET in yours classrooms. • What software or educational tools have you used to help the students interact with their learning? • Since children have a natural ability to self-verbalize while learning from a young age should educators limit this learning style in the classroom due to possible distraction? Is there a way to apply self-talk techniques to a larger group so not to inhibit a natural learning style?
Peer Response • Have you ever had an experience using constructivist theory methods where the results were not what you were expecting? Disasters?