2. What is Constructivism?

3. Constructivism Through the Ages…
Blah, Blah, Blah…

4. As an educator, what is your role?

5. What role do your students assume?

6. Goals of a Constructivist Classroom…
For students to master content
For students to understand content
For students to apply content

7. Key Characteristics of Constructivism…
There are different kinds of knowledge
Prior knowledge affects learning
Collaborative knowledge supersedes individual knowledge

8. Advantages… Encourages critical thinking Allows for academic freedom
Celebrates and supports differentiation
Engages students
Encourages independence
Provides authenticity for students

9. Disadvantages Teachers must be exceedingly knowledgeable
Takes more planning than traditional teaching
Assignments are time-consuming
Parental concern regarding non-traditional grading system
Could take years to modify current educational practices
Requires professional development
Classrooms have the illusion of being chaotic

10. Constructivist Learning Approach:
The 5 E’s

11. Engage

12. Explore

13. Explain

14. Elaborate

15. Evaluate

16. 5E Lesson Plan:
Tornado Watch