Rapu-Rapu Community College

Poblacion, Rapu-Rapu Albay

MC SCI 102 Teaching Science in the Elementary Grades (Physics, Earth & Space Science)

LESSON 4 ACTIVITIES
Constructivist Theory in Teaching Science

NAME: Sharwin B. Bordarais

BLOCK: A

Activity 1 My Best Science Class Moments

Recall the best moments you had in your science class when you were in
elementary. What were you doing? What was your lesson? What made it the best moment?

The time when I was in grade 11, when we were performing experiments group by group in
front of the class that is guided and facilitated by our teacher Mr. Ryan M. Bañaria. It was
such a remarkable experienced for me because we were able to share and showcase our
knowledge and capabilities in performing in that particular activity that we weren’t used to.
Pressures are there but at the same time we had fun with it and the most important thing is
we acquired knowledge from that specific learning experienced.

Activity 2 The Principles of Constructivist Teaching and Learning

What are the principles of constructivist theory in teaching science?

1.Posing problems of emerging relevance to learners

2.Structuring learning around primary concepts
3.Seeking and valuing students’ points-of-view
4 Adapting curriculum to address students’ suppositions
5.Assessing student learning in the context of teaching

Reference

https://www.slideshare.net/Samreen6633/constructivism-in-science-education
Activity 3 The Traditional Classroom vs. The Constructivist Classroom

How does a constructivist classroom look like compared to a traditional classroom?

Characterize a constructivist classroom by completing the list of features in the
second column.

Traditional Classroom Constructivist Classroom

The quest for learner-developed questions

Adherence to fixed curriculum and relevant interest is considered of high
value

Textbooks and workbooks Primary sources and manipulative materials

The instructor gives and the Teachers facilitates students in constructing

students receives their own knowledge

Knowledge is deemed to be active and

Knowledge is inert
Assessment via paper-and-pen test
evolves with the learner’s interactions with
knowledge
Through assessing learning products,
observations and perspectives, as well as
exams. The process is as vital as the
outcomes

The instructor assumes authoritative Educators function’s evolves around the

role collaboration and mediation of learning.

The students work individually Students work in groups

Activity 4 The Constructivist Teaching Strategies

Try out your knowledge and understanding of constructivist teaching strategies

by selecting appropriate strategies that will complete the table of alignment
below. Make sure that the teaching strategies match the target topic and competencies.

Topics Competencies Constructivist Teaching

Strategies

Characteristics of Solids, Describe different objects Class discussion, oral

Liquids and Gases
Human Sense Organs
Animals
Heat and Electricity
Proper Disposal of Waste
based on their
characteristics (e.g., shape,
weight, volume, ease of
flow)
Enumerate healthful habits
to protect the sense organs
Describe animals in their
immediate surroundings
Describe sources of light,
sound, heat and electricity
Identify the effects of
decaying material on one’s
health and safety
discussion, Video play, use
actual object, hands-on
activities
Pre-testing, KWL Chart,
Class discussion, oral
discussion, hands-on
activities
Class discussion, oral
discussion, Video play
Pre-testing, KWL Chart,
Class discussion, Video play,
oral discussion
Class discussion, Role Play
and Hands-on activities, oral
discussion, Video play

REFERENCES:

Alata, EJ., et.al. (2020) Teaching Strategies for Elementary Science (Physics, Earth and Space Science) Rex Book
Store, Inc. Sampaloc Manila

“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth
to other people.” – Spencer Johnson
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