Constructivism

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Constructivism
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What is meant by constructivism?

• The term refers to the idea that
• Learners construct knowledge for
  themselves---each learner individually (and
  socially) constructs meaning---as he or she
  learns.
• Constructing meaning is learning there is no
  other kind.

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Principles of Constructivism
Learners bring unique prior knowledge,
experience, and beliefs to a learning situation.
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Principles of Constructivism
Knowledge is constructed uniquely and
individually, in multiple ways, through a variety
of authentic tools, resources, experiences, and
contexts.
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Principles of Constructivism
Learning is both an active and reflective process.
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Principles of Constructivism
Learning is a developmental process of
accommodation, assimilation, or rejection to
construct new conceptual structures meaningful
representations, or new mental models.
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Principles of Constructivism
Social interaction introduces multiple
perspectives through reflection, collaboration,
negotiation, and shared meaning.
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Principles of Constructivism
Learning is internally controlled and mediated by
the learner.