Constructivism Development Learning and Cognition Austin Tredrea Jarrod
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Constructivism Development Learning and Cognition Austin Tredrea, Jarrod Muller & Dillon Mullins
What is Constructivism? • In your groups, brainstorm your thoughts on what you think ‘Constructivism’ is? • Use key words related to how it could: • Look like • Feel like • Sound like
Constructivist Theory • People experiencing and reflecting on new things and therefore constructing their own knowledge and understanding of the world. • Many ideas children have are never taught. • Ability to solve problems on the go through knowledge and understanding past problems. • Learning through real life situations.
Constructivist Theory • Constructivist Classrooms are: • • • Constructed Active Reflective Collaborative Inquiry-Based
Constructivism in a Classroom • How might the Constructivist Theory look in a HPE (Health and Physical Education) classroom? • After you have completed the activities, go back to your group and discuss the following: • How did it make you feel? • Did you feel you learnt something? • How might this be transferrable to your faculty?
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Summary • Key points covered today? • • • What is the Constructivist Theory? What does this look like in a classroom? How might this be applied within a HPE framework? How does this feel from a student perspective? What other considerations (e. g. cultural, social) are required when applying this theory?
References • Edwards - Constructivism does not happen in the individual: sociocultural theory and early childhood education - Edwards, Susan (Edwards, Susan, 2005) • De. Vries - What Is constructivist about constructivist education? - De. Vries, Rheta (De. Vries, Rheta, 2004) • Berk Chapters 1 and 2 and pp. 226 & 638 • Woolfolk & Margetts ; Chapt 1 & pp 321 -329 • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=7 -80 Hyiim. DE&feature=player_detailpage • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ZXUJMNt. Zh_s • Find something to do! No prop Activities for trainers, teachers, facilitators, presenters, coaches and group leaders of all kinds – Jim Cain
