Constructivist Learning Strategies
Constructivist Learning Strategies
When creating instruction for a constructivist class, learning about the constructivist learning theory, the following are examples of concepts and connecting strategies that can be implemented throughout the lesson:
Concept #1: Scaffolding
Strategy #1-Scaffolded lesson (brief) about lives of Constructivist leading Theorists.
Strategy #2-Scaffolded lesson about principles of constructivist theory.
Concept #2: Authentic problem-based learning
Strategy #3-Learners work in groups to identify advantages and Disadvantages of using Constructivist Theory in classroom setting.
Concept #3: Inquiry-based learning
Strategy #4-Learners select one Constructivist theorist and their specific theory to research. Strategy #5-Learners create an interactive powerpoint or portfolio based on their research. Includes questions for further research.
Concept #1: Scaffolding
Strategy #1-Scaffolded lesson (brief) about lives of Constructivist leading Theorists.
Strategy #2-Scaffolded lesson about principles of constructivist theory.
Concept #2: Authentic problem-based learning
Strategy #3-Learners work in groups to identify advantages and Disadvantages of using Constructivist Theory in classroom setting.
Concept #3: Inquiry-based learning
Strategy #4-Learners select one Constructivist theorist and their specific theory to research. Strategy #5-Learners create an interactive powerpoint or portfolio based on their research. Includes questions for further research.
*Based on Jerome Bruner's Constructivist Learning Theory