Constructivism: A Holistic Approach to Teaching and Learning Janet Giesen Faculty Development and Instructional Design Center Northern Illinois University Introductions • Your name • Your department or unit • Your experiences or knowledge of constructivism • Why have you joined us today? Overview • Learning cycle • Constructivism – Learning theory – Process – Instructional strategy • Classroom applications • Instructor and student roles Learning Cycle or “5 E’s” Engage Extend Evaluate
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SECTION 1 UNDERSTANDING YOUR TEACHING ROLE: ASSIGNMENT 1 Title: LEGISLATION & CODES OF PRACTICE: THE TEACHING / TRAINING CYCLE: RECORD KEEPING This assignment covers legislation and codes of practice in teaching and learning‚ the 5 stages of teaching/training cycle and finally the importance of record keeping in teaching and learning. We need to consider legislation and codes of practice in teaching and learning because it maintains a professional structure and brings standardization
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need to understand the family background to understand how to best assist the student. Teachers must be aware of the problems and difficulties poorer students face and make allowances and adjustments to the curriculum to provide them with relevant learning without detracting from other students needs. Pellino (2007) writes of the lack of confidence many children of poor families have and how many see the curriculum as irrelevant to their lives. She suggests modifying the curriculum in interesting
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Evaluate the use of the Internet in the teaching and learning process (Maxwell Constantine Chando Musingafi) Introduction A variety of technologies are currently being used to deliver education on the Internet. These technologies include the use of the World Wide Web (WWW) for online lecture notes‚ newsgroups for collaborative discussions and class announcements‚ e-mail correspondence between students and instructors‚ interactive video over the Internet for remote participation in classes and discussions
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The Use of Realia The word ‘realia’‚ sounds a little bit too scientific for the English classroom‚which across the word in textbooks‚ and are pondering what it means‚ the word realia means using real items found in the world around us to help teach English. Using realia‚ helps to make English lessons memorable‚ creating a link between the objects‚ and the word or phrase they show. The use of realia is only limited by your imagination and possibly practicality too. Using realia stimulates the
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ABSTRACT TITLE : APPRECIATING POETRY: THE TEACHING – LEARNING ANALYSIS AUTHOR : HAYDEE C. CABASAN DEGREE : DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) IN ENGLISH with CONCENTRATION IN LITERATURE SCHOOL : UNIVERSITY OF SAN JOSE RECOLETOS PLACE OF PUBLICATION : CEBU CITY ADVISER : GWEENDOLYN CRESENCIO‚ Ph.D. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM This study aimed to analyze the process of teaching and learning of poetry on the basis of the CHED standard competencies in teaching poetry. The study was conducted in the
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Title: Approaches to learning: how different approaches to learning can affect students success in higher education. Date: 24th November‚ 2013 Firstly‚ learning is the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experience‚ practice‚ or study‚ or by taught. It is a way by which knowledge is acquired. On the other hand‚ approaches to learning describe what students do when they go about learning and why they do it. Approaches to learning are divided into two groups; the deep approach to learning and
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The Perfect Learner An Expert Debate on Learning Styles In reading “The Perfect Learner an Expert Debate on Learning Styles” by Martin Delahoussave‚ I found the debate to be insightful and informative. The researcher made some good points about learning styles and how we should utilize them. According to my reading of learning styles‚ I discovered that models focus on the process of learning‚ that is‚ how students absorb and think about information. The learning styles theory addresses
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Support Staff Essential Training Help and improve own and team practice in schools Help and improve own and team practice in schools Intended outcomes Upon completion of this module learners should be able to demonstrate the knowledge‚ understanding and skills required to help improve own and team practice in schools. It requires demonstration of competence in reflecting on and improving own practice‚ and supporting the work of the team. Context Developing people and nurturing talent
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EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING CONTENT VOCABULARY IN MATHEMATICS By Courtney Taylor A Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Education Department of Language‚ Learning and Leadership At the State University of New York at Fredonia Fredonia‚ New York May 2009 _____________________________ _____ _____ ___________________ Dr. Barbara Mallette Dr. Anna Thibodeau Thesis Advisor Discipline Chairperson College
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