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Chapter 6 Constructivist Theory

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

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Chapter 6 Constructivist Theory

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  1. Chapter 6Constructivist Theory

  2. 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.

  3. Vygotsky’s Theory

  4. Perspectives • Exogenous • Endogenous • Dialectical • Situated Cognition

  5. Constructivism and Teaching • Reflective Teaching • Expectations • Gifting

  6. Applications • Scaffolding • Reciprocal Teaching • Apprenticeships • Peer Collaboration

  7. Social Processes and Private Speech • Self Verbalization (Inner Speech) • Self Regulation • Socially Mediated Learning

  8. TARGET – Learning Environments • Task • Authority • Recognition • Grouping • Evaluation • Time

  9. 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?

  10. 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

  11. The Community of Inquiry Model • Cognitive Presence • Triggering event • Exploration • Integration • Resolution • Social Presence • Establish relationship • Teaching Presence • Structure

  12. Cognitive, social, and teaching presence in a virtual world and a text chat • Variables • Method • Analysis • Results • Recommendations

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 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? 

  16. Peer Response • Have you ever had an experience using constructivist theory methods where the results were not what you were expecting? Disasters?

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