https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClaireCreight10\/status\/1050199726790991872<\/p>\n
Constructivism in the Classroom<\/h2>\n
In “A Definition of Constructivism,” Paige Schulte expresses the importance of constructivism in the classroom and how it better fosters authentic learning. Schulte explains that a constructivist classroom includes:<\/p>\n
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- student-centered lessons<\/li>\n
- a teacher who facilitates learning instead of telling students what to know<\/li>\n
- a focus on true understanding instead of memorizing solutions<\/li>\n
- active participation from students<\/li>\n
- shared experiences instead of just lectures\n
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- cooperative learning is often found in constructivist classrooms!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- and an emphasis on hands-on learning<\/li>\n
- the use of the learning cycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Learning Cycle that Paige references in the article is a 5 step cycle commonly referred to as the 5 E’s. The 5 E’s is meant to create lessons that keep the student at the center of their learning and to keep them interested the whole time. Below is a video that briefly explains the 5E’s:<\/p>\n
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- Engage<\/li>\n
- Explore<\/li>\n
- Explain<\/li>\n
- Elaborate<\/li>\n
- Evaluate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
https:\/\/youtu.be\/wgeZPkxdiQA<\/p>\n
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Schulte encourages teachers to break the cycle of teaching the same way they were taught by introducing constructivism in their classroom. She calls on teachers to put down the textbooks and incorporate videos, outside literature, and other technology to foster debate, interaction, and problem-solving to create authentic learning for students.<\/p>\n
How Do I Incorporate it into My Classroom?<\/h2>\n
https:\/\/youtu.be\/0tANdrEz0K0<\/p>\n
In the video above, the five examples of how to incorporate constructivism in your classroom have one thing in common: experience. None of the examples involve lecturing with a textbook and all of the examples promote learning and understanding through the use of hands-on learning, learning while using the senses, and interactions!<\/p>\n
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Which side of the brain looks more appealing to you? The right or the left? Incorporate constructivism into your classroom so your student’s brains all look like the right side.<\/p>\n
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Schulte, P. (1996). A Definition of Constructivism. Science Scope,<\/i>20<\/i>(3), 25-27. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.jstor.org\/stable\/43179597<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"