Constructivist Learning

What are the features of constructivist learning?

• Constructivist learning is basically learning by doing and using a lot of prior knowledge.

Using the case of how electricity works to light a light bulb, describe at least 5 aspects of constructivist learning/teaching that are demonstrated in Can we believe our eyes?

1. Students are working in small groups allowing them to share ideas while learning.
2. Students are learning by doing, or having a hands-on experience.
3. The teacher is encouraging students to come up with answers to questions on their own rather than answering questions himself.
4. The teacher instructs students to come up with several different methods to get the light bulb to light.
5. Students are then asked to write/report their findings.

Based on what you learned from all the videos, what socio-cognitive and constructivist ideas might you need to consider when planning your own lessons within your own domain of knowledge?

• I think the most important and interesting concept is constructivist learning. I would love to use this as often as possible in my classroom. Not only are students learning by doing, making the knowledge more likely to stick with them, but it is also making learning fun.