Following the constructionist theory one will think of learning as a building block process. All learners build on the four stages of constructionism. These stages involve assimilation, accommodation, equilibration, and schema. (Orey, 2009) Building these blocks will have students create artifacts for learning. They can use technology to create these blocks and work on assimilating their new knowledge.
Using technology will allow teachers to create a constructionist type classroom by teaching students how to build their blocks. Problem-based learning or learning by design develops units of study where students are able to create long term memories while they are learning.(Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn, & Malenoski, 2007) During problem-base learning or learning by design units the teacher is there to help facilitate the learning while the students are making the discoveries.
References:
Orey, M.(Ed.). (2001). Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/index.php?title=Main_Page
Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
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Meghan,
ReplyDeleteWhen you mentioned building blocks, I think about my two boys (trevor-5, trace-1)and how they learn. It truly is in stages, that follows development. Sometimes I feel like I push kids too hard, and I start to wonder if they are developmentally ready for some concepts I cover.
Travis
Travis-
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the same thing about my son, Ethan. He is just learning how to build at 13 months and it is amazing to watch him develop these skills.
Meghan
Travis and Meghan
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you both. My daughter will be 2 in December and it is just amazing watching her progress to the different stages. When she was much younger I would always read to her and then she gained independence in movig around and would not sit still to go through a story. Now she brings the books and opens it and starts telling me the story from the picture. I wonder if it would have been different had I forced her to read a book when she wanted to do something else.
Neclisha