Constructivist Approach

CONSTRUCTIVIST
LEARNING APPROACH
Basic Concepts
Constructivist Learning
It is a view of learning based on
the belief that knowledge is
constructed by learners through
an active, mental process of
development.
Learners are the builders and
creators of meaning and
knowledge.
Definition
Constructivist Learning
A productive, constructivist
classroom consist of learner-
centered, active instruction.
Hence, the teacher provides
students with experiences that
allow them to research,
investigate, imagine, and invent.
CONSTRUCTIVIST LEARNING APPROACH
PROPONENTS
Proponents
Jean Piaget
He asserts that learning occurs by
an active construction of meaning,
rather than by passive recipients.
We make sense of the new

information by associating it with
what we already know, that is, by
attempting to assimilate it into our
existing knowledge.
Proponents
George Kelly
He explains that we develop ways
of construing or understanding the
world based on our experiences.
When we encounter a new

experience, we attempt to fit these
patterns over the new experience.
PRINCIPLES OF
CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH
Principles of Constructivist Approach
Knowledge is Learning to Learning is an

constructed Learn active process
Social Learning Learning is Knowledge is

contextual personal
Mental Motivation is
Engagement key to learning
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTIVIST
APPROACH
Types of Constructivist
Approach
Cognitive
It focuses on the idea that learning
should be related to the learner’s stage
of cognitive development.
It will help the students in learning
new information by connecting it to
things they already know, enabling
them to make modifications in their
existing intelligence to accommodate
the new information.
Approach
Social
It focuses on the collaborative nature
of learning. Knowledge develops
from how people interact with each
other, their culture, and society at
large.
Students rely on others to help create

their building blocks, and learning
from others helps them construct their
own knowledge and reality.
Approach
Radical
It focuses on the idea that learners and
the knowledge they construct tell us
nothing real, only help us function in
our environment.
The overall idea is that knowledge is

invented, not discovered. The things
we bring to the table make it
impossible for us to have truth, only
interpretations of knowledge.
APPLYING THE
Applying Constructivist Approach
THE 5E LESSON MODEL
ENGAGE EXPLORE EXPLAIN

Help in identifying the Learn more about the Build explanations and
necessity for learning subject definitions
new concepts
Applying Constructivist Approach
THE 5E LESSON MODEL
ELABORATE EVALUATE
Utilize prior Evaluate how learning
knowledge and relates to the objectives
practice skills
TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY USED

IN CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH
Constructivism and
Concrete Experiences
The SMARTBoard was used to
present model lessons for viewing
and discussion in the course. The
SMARTBoard engaged all students
not only in viewing the model lessons
but also in drawing them in as if they
were elementary students who might
be hearing the lesson.
Constructivism and Reflective
Observations
To help students react to the concrete
experiences and to reflect on information
gained as a result of these experiences, as well
as from reading and lectures, concept maps
were prepared by the instructor using
Inspiration software.
The concept maps were used to provide broad
overviews of topics and concepts that would be
detailed and discussed throughout several class
sessions. The maps were also used to
demonstrate how subtopics fit within the larger
main topics of discussion.
Constructivism and Abstract
Conceptualization
Web page was used as a repository of
resources for research and review. For
example, PowerPoint presentations were
used by the instructor for model lessons,
focused discussions, and lecture with
discussion. The PowerPoint presentations
were then posted on the course Web page,
along with hyperlinks to resources for
students’ review and extension of literacy
topics discussed in class.
Constructivism and Active
Experimentation
Active experimentation refers to students
making use of concrete experiences, their
reflective observations, and knowledge
gained through abstract conceptualization in
new settings.
By using apps such as Canva, Powerpoint,
Filmora, Adobe Premiere, PowerDirector
TRADITIONAL APPROACH VS.

Feature Traditional Approach Constructivist Approach
Provide accurate answers Encourage discussion and

Objective ideas
Students work Students work

Working Style independently independently, in groups,
or with partners
Decision- Instructors have the final Shared between teacher

Making say and students
Feature Traditional Approach Constructivist Approach
Assessments are part of Conferences, daily work,

the examination; they are portfolios, and
Assessments separate from learning
tasks assignments
Workbooks, worksheets Books, real-world

Study Material and basic readers scenarios, journals, and
workshop methodology
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LEARNING APPROACH

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CONSTRUCTIVIST

We make sense of the new

When we encounter a new

Knowledge is Learning to Learning is an

Social Learning Learning is Knowledge is

Students rely on others to help create

The overall idea is that knowledge is

THE 5E LESSON MODEL

ENGAGE EXPLORE EXPLAIN

THE 5E LESSON MODEL

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY USED

TRADITIONAL APPROACH VS.

Provide accurate answers Encourage discussion and

Students work Students work

Decision- Instructors have the final Shared between teacher

Assessments are part of Conferences, daily work,

Workbooks, worksheets Books, real-world

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