Constructivism

=Constructivism= Christine Di Nizo


 * Constructivism**

Constructivism 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 our experiences. Learning, therefore, is simply the process of adjusting our mental models to accommodate new experiences. Source:
 * Definition**
 * http://www.funderstanding.com/constructivism.cfm ( see links ) **

Related Topics
Learning Theories Vygotsky, Piaget, Bruner Constructivism and Computers

Links
Includes definition, guiding principles and a discussion of how constructivism impacts learning.** Workshop: Constructivism As a Pariadgm for Teaching And Learning http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/constructivism/index_sub2.html Provides answers to the following questions: [|**What is constructivism?**] [|**What does constructivism have to do with my classroom?**] [|**Expert interview**] [|**What is the history of constructivism, and how has it changed over time?**] [|**What are some critical perspectives?**] [|**What are the benefits of constructivism?**] Compare and Contrast Various Learning Theories http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec540/Perspectives/Perspectives.html Constructivism and the Five E's A Teaching Model http://www.miamisci.org/ph/lpintro5e.html
 * Funderstanding
 * http://www.funderstanding.com/constructivism.cfm **
 * Concept to Classroom**
 * How does this theory differ from traditional ideas about teaching and learning?**
 * Perspectives on Instruction**
 * The PH Factor**

Computers and Technology View a variety of related links. If you are a visual learner, link see # 7. http://www.teach-nology.com/currenttrends/constructivism/ Constructivism Mind Map http://www.uib.no/People/sinia/CSCL/HMM_Constructivism.htm
 * Teachnology**