Constructivism

 “Constructivism is a philosophy about learning that proposes learners need to

build their own understanding of new ideas.”

ENGAGE

Purpose: to peak student interest and get them personally involved in the lesson

o Access prior knowledge

o Generates curiosity

o Gets students to ask the WHY questions

o Motivates students to learn

o Gets students attention

EXPLORE

o Purpose: to get students involved in the topic; providing them with a chance to
find the solution for themselves

o Students work together

o Students must make their own decisions

o Students generate questions and ideas while within the situation or

EXPLAIN

Purpose: students are given a chance to take what they have learned so far and figure
out what it means.

o Students are asked to explain their experiences

o Class discussion is held

o More questions are generated

o New definitions are explored

EXTEND

Purpose: to allow students to use their new knowledge and continue to explore its
implications

o Students apply knowledge to other situations

o Students consider the effects of their knowledge

o Students apply to their own world

o Students relate to other concepts

.EVALUATE

Purpose: both students and teachers determine how much learning and understanding
has taken place.

o Self-assessment

o Teacher observation

o Ability to apply to other topics

o Performance Assessment

o Portfolio

o Rubrics