Constructivism

What is Constructivism?

Learning is an ADAPTIVE activity.
Social interactions PLAY a role in learning.
EXPERIENCE and prior understanding play a ROLE in learning.
KNOWLEDGE is CONSTRUCTED by the learner.
LEARNING is situated in the context where it occurs.
CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING is:
HANDS-ON
WONDERMENT
EXPLORATION
DISCOVERY
MEANINGFUL
USEFUL
MOVEMENT and NECESSARY.

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LEARNING takes place through the STIMULATION of a child's ideas and helping to reflect upon them according to the theory of CONSTRUCTIVISM. The child is the ACTIVE creator of their own knowledge. Constructivism encourages children to LEARN new ideas. Constructivism also encourages children to use their own experiences in which they can create their own mental models.

LEARNING is FUN

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CHILDREN interpret information from their unique personal perspective of their previous experience. With constructivism, children may learn through observation, participation and interpretation of their own views of the environment in which they are in.

With the CONSTRUCTIVIST THEORY, the child takes an active role in CONSTRUCTING his own understanding rather then receiving the understanding from a teacher, caregiver, etc.


LEARNING is EXCITING

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PLAYING = LEARNING