Constructivist theory

Constructivist theory

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  CONSTRUCTIVIST THEORY BY- JEANPIAGET
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  WHAT IS CONSTRUCTIVISM? •It says that people construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world, through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.
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  Proponent of Constructivism Theoryof constructivism Formalization of the theory of constructivism is generally attributed to Jean Piaget, who articulated mechanisms by which knowledge is internalized by learners. He suggested that through process of accommodation and assimilation individuals construct new knowledge from their experiences.
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  ASSIMILATION • Assimilation occurswhen a learner adds new information, basically layering it on top of the old. ACCOMODATION • occurs when a learner must change previously learn information before placement of new information is possible
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  Varities of Constructivist •Active learning is an approach to instruction that involves actively engaging students with the course material through discussions, problem solving, case studies, role plays and other methods • Discovery Learning is not just about problem-solving, but the skills and knowledge learners develop during the process. • Knowledge building refers to the process of creating new cognitive artifacts as a result of common goals, group discussions, and synthesis of ideas.
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  Role of theTeacher
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  SUMARRY • Shifts emphasisfrom teaching to learning • Helps students develop processes, skills and attitudes • Considers students’ learning styles • Focuses on knowledge construction, not reproduction • Uses authentic tasks to engage learners • Provides for meaningful, problem based thinking‐ • Requires reflection of prior and new knowledge