Constructivism

In order to understand how to implement an inquiry-based classroom the first question to answer is ‘What is inquiry-based learning and how can we apply inquiry learning into our everyday teaching and learning activities? In an inquiry-based classroom, student interest is at the center of curriculum planning, instruction and assessment. Inquiry is a process of learning that is driven by questioning, thoughtful investigating, making sense of information, and developing new understandings. The…

This paper is intended to identify best instructional practices in the mathematics classroom by considering the relevance of several learning theorists, addressing various teaching and learning strategies, and by applying information based on cognitive science. The individual needs of students and families specific to my classroom experience will also be shared to identify solutions needed to concerns brought up by differences in family backgrounds. Context This paper is centered on my…

In my opinion, learning is about acquiring both knowledge and skills through experience, study or being taught by someone. Personality, feelings, beliefs, values, senses and will is the key to ones learning. Once you gain the confidence in a subject, it will make sense and you will be able to interpret it in your words or actions as well as the ability to apply the newly acquired knowledge. You learn the way you want to and not through the way that it has been set for you. Learning is also about…

Wag the Dog, a political satire film, steps into a world where constructed and inter-subjective ideas are incredibly important. The film explores how ideas are constructed and how these ideas become reality through the acceptance by the masses and is an excellent demonstration of how identities, interests and institutions are inter-subjectively constructed. In the film, the president of the United States is up for re- election, however, a “Firefly” girl accuses him of sexual misconduct with…

knowledge based on personal experience and individual situations is considered constructivism (Schunk, 2016). This means that learners construct or create their own learning using what they already know. Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky are two theorists that have contributed a great bit to the topic of constructivism. Scholars Jerome Bruner, who introduced discovery learning, and John Dewey have also played a role in constructivism (Snowman & Mccown, 2013). Theorist Jean Piaget expresses that…

& Turner, 2018) to help explain how people use communication to communicate and the social cues that help along the way. Kate and the owner of the Lake house are found to be alone together, (Movie clips, 2015) the owner of the lake uses Social constructivism (West & Turner, 2018) with Kate and it slowly unravels the two to share a passionate kiss while dancing to a…

the century, when the empire of Russia experienced a tremendous change in its nations’ leadership. This resulted in a superficially new loom in all areas of own growth excluding the Arts. This new art faction was also called Constructivism. The general concept of Constructivism, the art faction, was that it was to be all complete for the common citizen. The second phase occurred in the 30’s, as the European show business was in the grips of sadness. The society of Germany was being…

Vygotsky’s Constructivism Theory in Tomorrow’s Workplace: Exploring Application Whether it’s an office workplace, a classroom, or a collaborative platform, Constructivism theories is a fact in education. With an increasing reliance on technology, growth in student learning, and the demands of employers have increased the need for instructors, students to recognize and deal with the challenges of effective learning. The following review of the literature confirms that Vygotsky’s Constructivism…

Social Constructivism is a theory that belongs to several different research categories, like sociology and psychology, and its true definition can sometimes become lost in translation depending on which research is being done. It is through an article by Shaughan A. Keaton & Graham D. Bodie that explains through their experiment involving a group exercise what in detail what social constructivism within the communication field is and if can even be relatable to communication. Social…

Expectations of Constructivism Constructivism offers a number of methods to understanding narrative descendancy. First, that ideas, beliefs and meanings are malleable and in conflict and they are able to be fitted to the situation, i.e. actors involved in violent conflict may create conflict-supporting narratives which provide explanation and authorization for their involvement. Likewise constructivism demonstrates that leaders of nations and of groups can manipulate the meaning and value that…