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Social Constructivism 300w
Social Constructivism 300w
Constructivism is a theory about how people learn, and a constructivist teacher inspires
students to keep learning and teaches students how to learn (Concept to classroom, 2004).
students to reflect and collaborate with other learners (Learners Together, 2006). This
promotes critical thinking, reasoning and problem solving in meaningful contexts, and helps
engage and motivate students making them more active in the learning process (Use a
topics, group activities to expose students to different perspectives (Use a Learning Theory:
Constructivism, 2012). Group discussions are proven to help students develop a strong base
for oral communication as well as build deeper understanding on what they are learning,
persevere longer with difficult tasks and to argue their opinions respectfully (Social
Constructivism, 2018).
Yet, it is still noted that many students are not familiarised with participating in group
discussions within the classroom (Social Constructivism, 2018). Nystrand (1996), found
many teachers don’t choose classroom discussions as a way of educating students, or they
aren’t organised properly, with too much stimulation coming from the teacher.
physical education, and strongly incorporates social constructivism within its curriculum.
The SEPEP gives students responsibilities and roles with a team, to discuss, plan and work
together as a team to ultimately provide a realistic approach to sport. With this type of
program students are exposed to making group decisions, incorporating apps into a
functional environment, and creating their own team environment. SEPPEP strongly
encompasses the idea of social constructivism, and gives students the opportunity to
References
Retrieved from:
https://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/index.html
Learners Together. (2006). Role of ICT in constructivist teaching of thinking skills. Retrieved
from: http://www.learnerstogether.net/home/2006/3/14/role-of-ict-in-
constructivist-teaching-of-thinking-skills.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_constructivism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa59prZC5gA