Social Constructivism

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Social Constructivism

• A method?
• A theory?
• A world view about the nature of knowledge

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Roles of the teacher
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Opening a lesson Practicalities
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Body of the lesson Practicalities
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Lesson Closure A controversy
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Some practical tips school level
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Some practical tips classroom level

• Organizing space
• Organizing displays
• Organizing subjects
• Organizing time
• Childrens responsibilities

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A workshop/inquiry lesson template
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What is a mini-lesson?
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What makes a mini-lesson effective?
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What about repetition/guided practice?
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What about traditional assessment?
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What about closure?