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1. Constructivism. Individuals are active agents in constructing their own
knowledge during the course of interaction with the environment. Thinking is an
active.
Constructivism
Individuals are active agents in constructing their own knowledge during the course of interaction with the environment. Thinking is an active process whereby people organize their perceptions of the world.
Goals of Constructivist Teaching: • Encourage knowledge formation • Encourage metacognitive processes for judging, organizing, and acquiring information
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Example of Constructivist Teaching: Robin Williams character in Dead Poet’s Society is a prime example of constructivist teaching. He encourages: Personal interest Background knowledge Active learning An emphasis on personal meaning Critical thinking
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Direct Instruction Particularly effective when teaching content/procedural skills that have: 1. Specific set of identifiable operations or procedures 2. Can be illustrated with a large and varied number of examples 3. Can be developed through practice
Phases of Direct Instruction
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Tips for improving D.I. • Probe often & observe wait time • Ask questions that promote active rather than passive thinking • Bring in anything to increase attention/interest (e.g. props, guest speaker, visuals, multimedia) • Exude energy and express personal interest • Give many concrete examples • Be creative; don’t lecture from text!
Discovery Learning Advantages • Arouses curiosity • Encourages independent problem solving • Encourages the development of critical thinking skills Disadvantages • Requires special materials • Extensive preparation • Frustration • Typically not as effective for low-ability students
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What defines Cooperative Learning? • • • • •
Positive interdependence Individual accountability Structured activities Team goals/rewards A focus on higher-order thinking after presentation of basic information
2 Specific types of Cooperative Learning STAD (Student Teams Achievement Divisions) • Form heterogeneous groups (ability, gender, ethnicity, etc.) • Compete for rewards based upon improvement of scores as a group Jigsaw • Have “experts” within each group who teach other group members
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What makes Cooperative Learning Effective? • Potential for accommodating individual differences • Dual emphasis on academic and interpersonal skills • Social construction of knowledge • The ability to engage in higher-order thinking
