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Dr .Giby Geevarughese
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CONSTRUCTIVISM
Constructivism suggests that the learner is much
more actively involved in a joint enterprise with
the teacher of creating (constructivism) new
meanings.
The theory of constructivism suggests that the
learners construct knowledge out of their
experiences.
CONSTRUCTIVISM
- A Learning Theory
Learning is an active process in which a learner uses
sensory input and constructs meaning out of it.
People learn to learn as they learn.
The crucial action of constructing meaning is mental.
Learning involves language.
Learning is a social activity.
Learning is contextual.
One needs knowledge to learn.
It takes time to learn.
Motivation is a key component in learning.
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTIVISM
Cognitive Constructivism.
or
Individual Constructivism.
Social Constructivism.
COGNITIVE CONSTRUCTIVISM
Cognitive constructivism also called as individual
constructivism emphasizes on individual, internal
construction of knowledge.
Largely based on Piagets theory.
Learners should be allowed to discover principles
through their own exploration rather than direct
instruction by the teacher.
COGNITIVE
CONSTRUCTIVISMCOGNITIVE CONSTRUCTIVISM
classroom process
Classroom
Process
Goes through
experience
Goes through
experience
Attains the
concepts
Learner
Jointly decide
the content data
Teacher
Evaluates and
feed back
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM
Knowledge exits in a social context and is
initially shared with others instead of being
represented solely in the mind of an individual.
Based on Vygotskys theory.
SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM
CONSTRUCTIVISMSOCIAL
classroom process
Classroom
Process
Principles in
activities &
discussion/ debate
Learner
Activities
&
discussion
Activities
&
discussion
Attain the
concept
Teacher
Intervention
&
scaffolding
Intervention
& scaffolding
Evaluation
& feed back
PRINCIPLES OF
CONSTRUCTIVISM
Learners construct their own meaning.
New learning builds on prior knowledge.
Learning enhanced by social interaction.
Meaningful learning develops through authentic
task.
LEARNING IMPACTS OF
CONSTRUCTIVISM
Curriculum :
Instruction :
Assessment :
FOUR EPISTEMOLOGICAL
ASSUMPTION
Knowledge is PHYSICALLY constructed.
Knowledge is SYMBOLICALLY constructed.
Knowledge is SOCIALLY constructed.
Knowledge is THEORETICALLY
constructed.
CONSTRUCTIVISM
LEARNING DESIGN
SITUATION
GROUPING
BRIDGE
QUESTION
EXHIBIT
REFLECTION