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Kevin DorseyFunderstanding is a site that does a great job of explaining constructivsim and so other learning theories. Great resource for teachers.
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Barb PerlewitzConstructivism is a philosophy of learning founded on the premise that, by reflecting on our experiences, we construct our own understanding of the world we live in.
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Maggie VersterConstructivism is a philosophy of learning founded on the premise that, by reflecting on our experiences, we construct our own understanding of the world we live in. Each of us generates our own "rules" and "mental models," which we use to make sense of o
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by reflecting on our experiences, we construct our own understanding of the world we live in
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Learning, therefore, is simply the process of adjusting our mental models to accommodate new experiences.
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Learning is a search for meaning
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Meaning requires understanding wholes as well as parts.
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focuses on primary concepts, not isolated facts
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purpose of learning is for an individual to construct his or her own meaning,
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elimination of a standardized curriculum.
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emphasizes hands-on problem solving
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educators focus on making connections between facts and fostering new understanding in students
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rely heavily on open-ended questions and promote extensive dialogue among students.
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calls for the elimination of grades and standardized testing.
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Amy Gahran"Each of us generates our own "rules" and "mental models," which we use to make sense of our experiences. Learning, therefore, is simply the process of adjusting our mental models to accommodate new experiences."
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