CONSTRUCTIVISM

INDIVIDUAL AND SOCIAL

Submitted by PHYSICAL
SCIENCE
Josna Thomas
Roshin
Anie Roy
Fathima
Rohini R.M
Chippy
Krishna

OUR SINCERE THANKS TO OUR TEACHERS

Dr .Giby Geevarughese
Dr.Ancy A.S

CONSTRUCTIVISM
Constructivism suggests that the learner is much
more actively involved in a joint enterprise with
the teacher of creating (constructivism) new
meanings.
The theory of constructivism suggests that the
learners construct knowledge out of their
experiences.

CONSTRUCTIVISM
- A Learning Theory
Learning is an active process in which a learner uses
sensory input and constructs meaning out of it.
People learn to learn as they learn.
The crucial action of constructing meaning is mental.
Learning involves language.
Learning is a social activity.
Learning is contextual.
One needs knowledge to learn.
It takes time to learn.
Motivation is a key component in learning.

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTIVISM
Cognitive Constructivism.
or
Individual Constructivism.
Social Constructivism.

COGNITIVE CONSTRUCTIVISM
Cognitive constructivism also called as individual
constructivism emphasizes on individual, internal
construction of knowledge.
Largely based on Piagets theory.
Learners should be allowed to discover principles
through their own exploration rather than direct
instruction by the teacher.

COGNITIVE
CONSTRUCTIVISMCOGNITIVE CONSTRUCTIVISM
classroom process
Classroom
Process
Goes through
experience

Goes through
experience

Attains the
concepts

Learner
Jointly decide
the content data

Teacher

Evaluates and
feed back

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM
Knowledge exits in a social context and is
initially shared with others instead of being
represented solely in the mind of an individual.
Based on Vygotskys theory.

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIVISM
CONSTRUCTIVISMSOCIAL

classroom process
Classroom
Process
Principles in
activities &
discussion/ debate
Learner

Activities
&
discussion

Activities
&
discussion

Attain the
concept

Jointly decide the

content and
learning activities

Teacher

Intervention
&
scaffolding

Intervention
& scaffolding

Evaluation
& feed back

PRINCIPLES OF
CONSTRUCTIVISM
Learners construct their own meaning.
New learning builds on prior knowledge.
Learning enhanced by social interaction.
Meaningful learning develops through authentic
task.

LEARNING IMPACTS OF
CONSTRUCTIVISM
Curriculum :

Constructivism calls for the

elimination of a standardized curriculum.

Instruction :

Teacher rely heavily on open

ended questions and promote extensive dialogue among
students.

Assessment :

Constructivism calls for the

elimination of grades and standardized testing.

FOUR EPISTEMOLOGICAL
ASSUMPTION
Knowledge is PHYSICALLY constructed.
Knowledge is SYMBOLICALLY constructed.
Knowledge is SOCIALLY constructed.
Knowledge is THEORETICALLY
constructed.

CONSTRUCTIVISM
LEARNING DESIGN
SITUATION
GROUPING
BRIDGE
QUESTION
EXHIBIT
REFLECTION

~ Physical Science Option