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Now for some concrete examples of constructivism in the classroom! In this section we show you some actual programs and activities that illustrate constructivism IN ACTION.
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In Classrooms
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students simulate an emergency session of the U.N. Security Council to address a scenario the teacher has constructed.
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In order to provide the context for "learning-by-doing," the teacher presents a hypothetical scenario in which Venezuela attacks and occupies Essequibo.
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During the caucuses, students debate, justify their claims, and try to persuade other delegates to vote in favor of their position. This process allows
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students to discover and understand the factors that influence actions and events in history.
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After student delegates have argued their positions, they are prepared to vote on a resolution. Students are not merely learning history, they are creating history by experiencing the multiple complexities of historical events.
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Middle School in Webster, New York, try to understand the interaction between motion and speed through the mechanisms that drive a ride at an amusement park.
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These assumptions are tested and confirmed or rejected by subsequent research the students actually conduct.
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Through trial and error and collaborative learning, children attempt to figure out which combination of conditions will enable a parachute to descend.
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Sarah MasonGreat webpage of several videos about how constructivism is used in many different classrooms.
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Justin ReeveExamples of constructivist learning, and schools which participate in this type of instruction.
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