Which of these statements best describes constructivism?
Constructivism is a theory that states that people construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world, through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences.
Constructivism is a theory that states that people construct their understanding of the world through religion.
Constructivism is a theory that states that people cannot construct their understanding and knowledge of the world on their own.
In a constructivist classroom....
Learning is based on repetition
The teacher asks only Yes/No questions and demands answers immediately
Students are engaged in experiences that challenge hypotheses and encourage discussion.
Students work primarily alone
Which statement best describes the teacher in a constructivist classroom?
Teacher does not interact with the students
Teacher's role is directive and rooted in authority
The teacher gives students the facts, materials, answers.
The teacher makes sure he/she understands students' pre-existing conceptions, and guides the activity to address them and build on them.
Authentic student-student and student-teacher ___________ is very important in a constructivist classroom.
struggle
dialogue
disagreement
The constructivist teacher encourages students to connect and summarize concepts by analysing and _________ their ideas.
denying
correcting
defending
questioning
If the materials used in a traditional classroom are primarily textbooks and workbooks, what kind of materials are used in a constructivist classroom?
Manipulative materials, physical, interactive materials and primary source of material
Textbooks and workbooks
No theoretic materials are used
Why is asking questions important in a constructivist classroom?
Teachers can speak less in a lesson
The ways teachers ask questions and students respond will structure the success of student understanding of the issue.
It requires less lesson preparation
Why is negotiation an important aspect of a constructivist classroom?
Negotiating the curriculum is deliberately planning to invite students to contribute, and to modify, the educational program.
Learners work harder and better in the lesson
What is the learning based on in a constructivist classroom?
Learning is based on interaction and what the students already know
Learning is based on what is written in the textbooks
Curriculum in a constructivist classroom....
emphasizes basic skills
emphasizes big concepts, begins with the whole and expands to include the parts
begins with parts of the whole
