What Does A Constructive Classroom Look Like?
2. Students work with others in small groups, independently, or with a partner.
3. Keep the end in mind. Where do we want our students to accomplish?
4. A variety of assessments are used.
5. Provides plenty of opportunities for REFLECTION REFLECTION REFLECTION!!!
6. Process based learning. Students are facilitators of their own learning. They construct their own meaning through experience and exploring.
7. There is a community of learners where they are able to construct their own questions and are able to make their own decisions.
Resources:
Christie, A. (2005). Constructivism and its implications for educators. http://alicechristie.com/edtech/learning/constructivism/index.htm
Clarkson, B., & Brook, C. (n.d.). I can’t understand why I didn’t pass: Scaffolding student activities.