Constructivist Theory
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- 1.Compare and contrast a traditional classroom and a constructivist classroom.
- 2.Critics say the collaborative aspects of constructivist classrooms tend to produce a "tyranny of the majority," in which a few students' voices or interpretations dominate the group's conclusions, and dissenting students are forced to conform to the emerging consensus. Argue for or against this critical view of constructivism.
- 3.Explain how you would prepare a constructivist theory based lesson plan knowing you have students who do not generally work independently.
- 4.Explain how classroom management might be different in a constructivist classroom compared to a traditional classroom.
- 5.Identify aspects of constructivism that may be difficult for students or teachers to adapt to.
- 6.Which of the following verbs would be best used for a lesson objective in a constructivist theory based lesson plan?
- A.
Locate
- B.
Recite
- C.
Analyze
- D.
List
- 7.What best describes a constructivist theory classroom?
- A.
Students working quiety
- B.
Cooperative groupings
- C.
Teacher led lecture
- D.
Students are passive learners
- 8.What best describes a traditional classroom?
- A.
Materials are primarily textbooks and workbooks.
- B.
Materials include primary sources of material and manipulative materials.
- C.
Learning is interactive, building on what the student already knows.
- D.
Teachers have a dialogue with students, helping students construct their own knowledge
- 9.Which of the following is not a benefit of a constructivist classroom?
- A.
Constructivism stimulates and engages students.
- B.
Constructivism concentrates on learning how to think and understand.
- C.
Constructivism is most successful with children from privileged backgrounds.
- D.
Constructivism promotes social and communication skills within the classroom.
- 10.Which of the following assessments would be considered for a constructivist lesson?
- A.
Vocabulary test
- B.
Multiple choice test
- C.
Poem recitation
- D.
Reflective journal
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