Introduction

The Internet Resources

• Constructing Knowledge in the Classroom - This site helps teachers better understand the philosophy of Constructivism and how to better impliment it in the classroom. It claims that activities and exercises alone are not enough.

• Constructivism - This site is very detailed and gives a very clear understanding of Constuctivism and its learning theory. It also has a helpful Classroom Compass for teachers who need some ideas.

• Funderstanding-Constructivism - This site has Guided Principles of Constructivism. It also discusses how Constuctivism impacts learning.

• Constructivism: From Philosophy to Practice - This site discusses Socrates and his theory on knowledge. It also gives many helpful characteristics of Constrctive Learning and Teaching.

• Essays On Constructivism and Education - This site has several essays written by people with many different viewpoints. It has essays written on many different types of Constructivism.

• Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning - This site offers information on how Constructivism is different from traditional teaching and learning ideas. It has an expert interview and gives the history of Constructivism.

• Math Forum-Constructivism in Mathmatics Education - This site gives a very large amount of help with Constructivism and Math. It has everything from assessment ideas to curriculum development.

• Constructivism and Problem-Based Learning - This site offers models for learning and definitions. It also has comparisons of learning models.

• Constructivism Encyclopedia Articles - This site connects you to many articles that are helpful. It gives stratagies for improving education based on Constructivism and a variety of educational approaches.