CONSTRUCTIVISM, a better way of teaching .

CONSTRUCTIVISM, a better way of teaching .
An Internet Hotlist on Constructionism

created by Allie Petree

Introduction | Philosophy, definitions, and views on Constructivism | Constructivism in the classroom | Constructivist lesson plans | Teacher and student roles in constructivism

Introduction

Constructivism is the philosophy of learning from, and reflecting upon ones own experiences. This is where individuals must build their own understandings of the world. Everyone generates his or her own rules, which are used to make sense of ones’ own experiences. Hence, learning is the process of altering prototypical minds to accommodate new experiences.

The Internet Resources

Philosophy, definitions, and views on Constructivism

Views of Constructivism - This website shows related pages, and has definitions of constructivism by many different people. This site also offers over 20 articles, all related to constructivism.
On-line library for Constructivism - This in a large online library. It gives many different resources to choose from on constructivism.
Philosophy of Constructivism - This website gives the philosopy of constructivism. This site also has examples of learning environments, and other related links.

Constructivism in the classroom

Constructivism used in Mathematics - This website offers Constructivism in Mathematics. This site also has links that show differernt units and lesson plans that one can use in math.
Constructivism used in Science - This website shows how one can use constuctivism in a science classroom. It also gives theories of how people learn.
Constructivism in the classroom - This website shows one how to apply constructivism in the classroom. This site also shows some of the challenges a teacher might face when teaching in a constructivist manor.
Constructivist learning environments - This website offers examples of constructivists learning environments. This site also offers related links.
Constructivism in the classroom - This site shows one how to design a constructivism classroom. This site also gives examples of how to use constructivism in the classroom.

Constructivist lesson plans

Constructivist lesson plans - This website shows one how to do constructivist lesson plans. This site gives many examples, and other resources to use.
Lesson plans - This website offers many tools for teachers. This site gives lessons one can use in a constructivist classroom.

Teacher and student roles in constructivism

Roles of teachers and learners - This website shows the roles of teacher and learners in using constructivism. This site also shows the overall principles of constructivism.

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