Constructivism

Cognitive constructivism is based on the work of ...

• Maria Montessori

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

Social constructivism is based on the work of ...

• Jean Piaget

• Ausubel

• Lev Vygotsky

What is the main role of teachers in a constructivist classroom?

• Providers of information and models

• Facilitator

• Professor

Choose one strength of constructivism

• Lack of order

• Teachers need to be in control of the class 

• Improves students' social skills

Jean Piaget mentions 2 processes:

• Scaffolding and Accomodation

• Assimilation and

  Accommodation

• Teaching and learning

Vygotsky (1978), believed that community plays a central role in the process of "_______________."

• teaching

• making meaning

• learning

When does learning occur?

• When reading a lot.

• Observing and presenting.

  Actively search for information.

  Engage in dialogue.

  Becoming producers of information.

• When going to school.

Paidagogy studies the education of children in their _____________.

• basic education stage.

• preschool stage from 3 to 6 years of age.

• highschool stage.

The Hebegogia studies the education of the __________ in its stage of Middle and Diversified Education.

• child

• adolescent

• adult

What description best describes "constructivism"?

• Knowledge exists independently of learners and learning is transferred from an outside source

• Knowledge is constructed by the individuals

• Knowledge is given just by reading documents.