1. Teaching Philosophy:
CONSTRUCTIVISM
Prepared By: Group III

2. WHAT IS CONSTRUCTIVISM?
Constructivism refers to the idea that learners construct knowledge for themselves---each learner individually (and socially) constructs meaning--- as he or she learns.
A learning theory that “equates
learning with creating
meaning from experience”

3. MAjor Scholars of Constructivism and their Key claim:

4. Lev Vygotski
A Russian psychologist who had a theory that laid the basis of Constructivism.
Believed that learners
develop strong thinking
skills through interaction
with culture and their
surroundings.

5. JEROME BRUNER
has made significant contributions to human cognitive psychology and cognitive learning theory in 
educational psychology,
as well as to history
and to the general
 philosophy of
education.
Key people of CONSTRUCTIVSM:

6. Jean Piaget
 Swiss developmental psychologist and philosopher known for his epistemological studies with children.
Believes that children learn
through experience, they
adapt to situations based
on what they have
previously learned from
other situations.
Key people of CONSTRUCTIVSM:

7. John Dewey John Dewey advocated The learning process of
experiential learning t
hrough real life experience
to construct and
Conditionalize knowledge,
which is consistent
with the constructivists.
Key people of CONSTRUCTIVISM:

8. Characteristics of Constructivism:

10. TWO VIEWS OF CONSTRUCTIVISM 1. INDIVIDUAL. CONSTUCTIVISM 2. SOCIAL
TWO VIEWS OF CONSTRUCTIVISM 1. INDIVIDUAL CONSTUCTIVISM 2. SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM

11. INDIVIDUAL CONSTRUCTIVISM
This is also called cognitive constructivism
It emphasizes individual, internal construction of knowledge.
It is largely based on Piaget’s theory.
Learners should be allowed to discover principles through their own exploration rather than direct instruction by the teacher.

12. SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVSM
This view emphasizes that “knowledge exist in a social context and is initially shared with others instead of being represented solely in the mind of an individual.”
It is based on Vygotsky’s theory.
Construction of knowledge is shared by two or more people

13. The role of the instructor
Instructors as facilitators
a facilitator helps the learner to get to his or her own understanding of the content. In the
former scenario the learner plays a passive
role and in the latter scenario
the learner plays an
active role in the
learning process.

14. The nature of the learning process
Learning is an active, social process
Dynamic interaction between task, instructor and learner
Collaboration among learners

15. Traditional Classroom vs. Constructivist Classroom

16. Traditional Classroom
Curriculum begins with the parts of the whole. Emphasizes basic skills.
Strict adherence to fixed curriculum is highly valued.
Materials are primarily books and workbooks.
Learning is based on repetition.
Teachers disseminate information to students; students are recipient of knowledge.
Teacher’s role is directive rooted in authority.
Assessment is through testing, correct answers.
Knowledge is seen as inert.
Students work primarily alone.
Constructivist Classroom
Curriculum emphasizes big concepts, beginning with the whole and expanding to include parts.
Pursuit of students question and interest is valued.
Materials include primary sources of material and manipulative material.
Learning is interactive, building on what the student already knows.
Teachers have dialogue with the students, helping students construct their own knowledge.
Teacher’s role is interactive rooted in negotiation.
Assessments include students work observations, and point of view as well as tests. Process is as important as the product.
Knowledge is seen as dynamic, ever changing with our experiences.
Students work primarily in group.

18. Why is Constructivism the best Framework?
Constructivism Enhances Knowledge
Constructivism is Practical
Constructivism is Holistic
Constructivism is Inclusive
Constructivism is Effective

19. Thank you for Listening!
If you tell me, I will listen.
If you show me, I will see.
But if you ley me experience, I will learn.
Lao-Tse 500 B.C
Thank you for Listening!