We've looked at the Principles of Constructivism and the differences between teacher-directed and constructivist lessons.
Here are some interesting videos on Constructivism:
Video 1
Video 2
What are the first steps that you will take to use this information in your classrooms?
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First....the second video link does not work....
The way I would do this in my classroom would be to allow the students to experiment different ways to reach a solution. I would only guide but not teach them how to reach an answer. Instead of giving them repetatious pratice I'd have them map the way they reached their solutions so I could a better understanding of thier throught process. By doing this the student becomes the teacher and take ownership of their learning....
kinda neat...
Ken
Ken,
Thanks for being the first to post and for finding the broken link. I've fixed it now...at least I'm pretty sure I did.
I liked your idea of mapping out the solutions. Although that's sometimes difficult for kids (and us) at first, they get better at it with practice.
The best way to learn something is to teach it to someone else.
At this point in children's education, second grade, I am using concept mapping, venn diagrams, sequencing, etc. to help organize their thinking. They are responding very well to using these maps and "thinking". I do have a few who are afraid to "make mistakes", but I keep explaining that as long as they can back what they are saying with text, then they cannot be wrong.
Vic
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