Teaching Practice Task 4: From Theory to Practice

Program link: This task is associated to the guidelines of the course EPR 3003 – Mathematics for the
Primary School Teacher Course learning outcomes 2 – Recognize the relationship between how
children learn mathematics with the theories of learning and their psychological impact on learning
math.
Objective: You will identify teaching and learning activities that can be related to behaviorist and
constructivist theories. You will note at least ten activities (for English, Math or Science) that the
teacher or you used. For each activity noted, identify the theoretical perspective and evaluate the
activity for engagement.

Activity observed in Theory Engagement

class

1. colored groups ZPD, guided The students worked in differentiated groups within
math. their instructional level. The teacher work with the
groups individually. It was engaging since it meets
their level and abilities.
2. Students solve (CPA) concrete, The students were engaged to manipulate and draw
multiplication pictorial, to figure out the answers rather than just writing
problems using unfix
cubes and then draw
Abstract. the answer abstractly.
the solution and write
it as well.
3. students creating a Bloom’s Using different domains from Bloom’s Taxonomy
real-life math problem Taxonomy will allow students to gradually master any concept
that require rounding
and multiplying
(creating level) starting from remembering to creating from easiest
to hardest.
4. Solving a math word Polya’s Four The teacher explained the steps for solving
problem (problem Steps. problems that applied to all math problems. And the
solving).
steps are Understand the Problem, Devising a Plan,
Carrying out the Plan, Looking back. The students
felt more confidants in solving problems.
5. creating a graphic Cognativism The students compared between multiplication and
organizer division. The use of graphic organizer helped them
to organize their thoughts and have a better
understanding.