Constructivist Teaching

Author : James Pelech
Publisher : IAP
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781607523765

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The Comprehensive Handbook of Constructivist Teaching by James Pelech Pdf

While many people talk about the Constructivist philosophy, there has not been a publication that provides a detailed description of what a Constructivist classroom sounds like and looks like. This book fills that void by examining the philosophy, translating it into teaching strategies, and providing over forty examples. These examples come from the elementary level up to and including the collegiate level, and include all content areas. These examples show how the Constructivist educator uses the linguistic mode, the visual mode, and the kinesthetic mode to create a class environment in which the Constructivist philosophy flourishes. Examples of student work are provided; the book also includes chapters on note-taking, Problem-Based Learning (PBL), action research, and other Constructivist resources. Written in user-friendly form, this book presents a concrete and step by step approach for translating the Constructivist philosophy into classroom practice. This book is intended for every Constructivist researcher, practitioner, and teacher-educator. The researcher and teacher-educator will benefit from topics such as the history of Constructivist thought, the principles of Constructivism and action research. This book is more than a list of recipes, and this will be beneficial to the practitioner. Starting with the principles of Constructivism, and bridging to four basic teaching strategies, the practitioner is guided on how to use different learning modes and “meta-strategies” to create a true Constructivist practice. An educator’s life is made up of one’s philosophy, teaching principles, daily strategies, resources, and research tools. This book provides an in-depth look, from the Constructivist perspective, at each one of these components. In every sense of the word, this book is truly “comprehensive.”

Author : Nick Selley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134105021

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Art of Constructivist Teaching in the Primary School by Nick Selley Pdf

First Published in 1999. This book arose from a growing awareness of student teachers' need for an easy, informative and inspiring book about the constructivist approach. On hearing that label, students tend to react either with, 'Isn't that marvellous - the answer to all my problems', or 'Sounds fine in theory, but I couldn't do it'. Both are wrong. This book may help to get the balance right.

Author : Virginia Richardson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005-08-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135715069

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Constructivist Teacher Education by Virginia Richardson Pdf

bringing together issues of theory, research and practice in constructivist teacher education, this book raises the questions and offers answers as to how does one persuade students and teachers to change their fundamental beliefs and practices about teaching and learning.

Author : Virginia Richardson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135715076

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Constructivist Teacher Education by Virginia Richardson Pdf

First published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Sigmund Tobias,Thomas M. Duffy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-05-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135847937

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Constructivist Instruction by Sigmund Tobias,Thomas M. Duffy Pdf

Bringing together leading thinkers from both sides of the hotly debated controversy about constructivist approaches to instruction, this book presents the evidence for and against constructivism and detailed views from both sides of the controversy. A distinctive feature is the dialogue built into it between the different positions.

Author : Krista Calvert,Dana McMillan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781040026373

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Constructivist Teaching by Heart by Krista Calvert,Dana McMillan Pdf

This insightful book offers a modern take on the time-honored tradition of developmentally appropriate, child-centered, constructivist philosophy of instruction: Teaching children one at a time, yet all at once. The book provides a comprehensive road map to teaching that supports student engagement, child development, classroom environment, grouping and organization, authentic literacy instruction, and culturally informed practices. Through a series of practical chapter essays and examples, the authors push back against scripted curricula and "one-size-fits-all" school initiatives, offering instead rich examples and guiding questions to bring you closer to an authentic teaching approach that honors students and their learning. Designed for early childhood through third-grade teachers, principals, administrators, and pre-service students, Constructivist Teaching by Heart is essential reading for professional development, peer discussions, university coursework, individual study, and everyone on the journey to making children the heart of their classrooms.

Author : Sharon Adelman Reyes,Trina Lynn Vallone
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452297057

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Constructivist Strategies for Teaching English Language Learners by Sharon Adelman Reyes,Trina Lynn Vallone Pdf

This book provides guidelines for using constructivist teaching methods with English language learners and includes classroom examples, grade-level connections, and strategies that promote educational equity.

Author : Peter J. Fensham,Richard F. Gunstone,Richard T. White
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317856221

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The Content Of Science: A Constructivist Approach To Its Teaching And learning by Peter J. Fensham,Richard F. Gunstone,Richard T. White Pdf

First published in 1994. Leading scholars in science education from eight countries on four continents and ex-pert practising science teachers (primary and secondary) wrote about the teaching and learning of particular science content or skills, and hence how different science content requires different sorts of teaching and learning. Having shared the papers, they then met to discuss them and subsequently revised them. The result is a coherent set of chapters that share valuable insights about the teaching and learning of science. Some chapters consider the detail of specific topics (e.g. floating and sinking, soil and chemical change), some describe innovative procedures, others provide powerful theory. Together they provide a comprehensive analysis of constructivist learning and teaching implications.

Author : Sigmund Tobias,Thomas M. Duffy
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135847920

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Constructivist Instruction by Sigmund Tobias,Thomas M. Duffy Pdf

Constructivist Instruction: Success or Failure? brings together leading thinkers from both sides of the hotly debated controversy about constructivist approaches to instruction. Although constructivist theories and practice now dominate the fields of the learning sciences, instructional technology, curriculum and teaching, and educational psychology, they have also been the subject of sharp criticism regarding sparse research support and adverse research findings. This volume presents: the evidence for and against constructivism; the challenges from information-processing theorists; and commentaries from leading researchers in areas such as text comprehension, technology, as well as math and science education, who discuss the constructivist framework from their perspectives. Chapters present detailed views from both sides of the controversy. A distinctive feature of the book is the dialogue built into it between the different positions. Each chapter concludes with discussions in which two authors with opposing views raise questions about the chapter, followed by the author(s)’ responses to those questions; for some chapters there are several cycles of questions and answers. These discussions, and concluding chapters by the editors, clarify, and occasionally narrow the differences between positions and identify needed research.

Author : Michael L. Bentley,Edward S. Ebert,Christine Ebert
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412925761

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Teaching Constructivist Science, K-8 by Michael L. Bentley,Edward S. Ebert,Christine Ebert Pdf

This reader-friendly text is solidly grounded on the three legged stool of constructivist theory, science content standards and practical applications. In this book for both experienced and novice teachers of elementary and middle school science, the authors connect constructivist compatible theory with practical teaching strategies and activities. Special features include original activities, a rich resource list for the constructivist science teacher, as well as strategies for working with special education students and English language learners (ELLs) in science. Classic and new ideas for student activities include "Big Science" activities such as tissue paper hot air balloons, cardboard boats and catenary arch projects developed by Edward Ebert. Discussion questions for teacher study groups close each chapter.

Author : Brent Gayle Wilson
Publisher : Educational Technology
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Education
ISBN : 0877782903

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Constructivist Learning Environments by Brent Gayle Wilson Pdf

Author : Jerry W. Willis
Publisher : IAP
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781607522577

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Constructivist Instructional Design (C-ID) by Jerry W. Willis Pdf

This book is about emerging models of design that are just beginning to be used by ID types. They are based on constructivist and chaos (non-linear systems or "soft systems") theory. This book provides constructivist instructional design (C-ID) theorists with an opportunity to present an extended version of their design model. After an introductory chapter on the history of instructional design models, and a chapter on the guiding principles of C-ID, the creators of six different C-ID models introduce and explain their models. A final chapter compares the models, discusses the future of C-ID models, and discusses the ways constructivist designers and scholars can interact with, and work with, instructional technologists who use different paradigms.

Author : John A. Zahorik
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 46 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Constructivism (Education)
ISBN : STANFORD:36105017405007

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Constructivist Teaching by John A. Zahorik Pdf

This fastback examines the theory and practice of constructivist teaching and suggests how teachers can decide what form of constructivist teaching they might want to use. Constructivist teaching theory is explored under the headings "knowledge" and "humans." According to constructivist theory, knowledge is constructed by humans, it is conjectural and fallible, and it grows through exposure. Humans have a built-in aversion to disorder and have internal knowledge structures that guide perceptions, understanding, and action. Five elements of one conception of constructivist teaching practice include; activating prior knowledge, acquiring knowledge, understanding knowledge, using knowledge, and reflecting knowledge. The four types of constructivist teaching that emerge from these five elements are application, discovery, extension, and invention. Examples of these types are given. The next section focuses on beliefs and their importance in deciding about constructivist teaching and which forms to use. In the last sections, threats to implementation and the future of constructivist teaching are discussed. (Contains 14 references.) (ND)

Author : George W. Gagnon,Michelle Collay
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2005-12-21
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781483361321

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Constructivist Learning Design by George W. Gagnon,Michelle Collay Pdf

Use the Constructivist Learning Design (CLD) six-step planning framework to engage students in constructivist learning events that meet standards-based outcomes.

Author : David Jerner Martin,Kimberly S. Loomis
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Constructivism (Education)
ISBN : 1285087038

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Building Teachers by David Jerner Martin,Kimberly S. Loomis Pdf

Designed from the ground up with a constructivist framework, BUILDING TEACHERS: A CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH TO INTRODUCING EDUCATION, 2E, International Edition helps future teachers create their own understanding of education. As the authors address the key topics generally covered in an introductory book, they encourage readers to develop their own understandings by connecting their prior knowledge, experiences, and biases with new experiences to which they will be exposed during the course. Highlights of the new edition include stronger standards integration and expanded material on diversity and technology. By interacting with the materials presented, rather than merely memorizing the book's content, readers learn what teaching is all about in an exploratory, inquiring, constructivist-based manner. In turn, they can help the children in their classrooms learn meaningfully.