Ms.

Schwartz Constructionist teaching students learn together in a social setting, they construct knowledge Dynamic Interactive Fun, play Free flowing Spontaneous discussion, critical thinking, tapping into student interest Student centered Flexible, adaptable Student based teaching students Thematic focus Positive

Mr. Smith Direct instruction students learn independently of each other Teacher is the source of knowledge Knowledge is static Strict Rigid, structured By the book Top down Non-interactive, authoritative one-way communication Teacher centered Curriculum based teaching content Disconnected curriculum Teaching and learning as work Negative