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Part 1
Learning about gravity
Learning
Knowledge is not absorbed by the learner It is constructed The process cannot be observed
Constructivist ideas
Constructivist ideas
Constructivist ideas
Constructivist ideas
Learning is based on what the learner already knows New ideas presented by experience or instruction may :
fit in with existing ideas not relate to ideas already held challenge existing ideas
Constructivist ideas
New knowledge may be linked to existing ideas inappropriately
creating a misconception
retained unconnected
rote learning
Constructivist ideas
Retrieval of previous learning uses networks of knowledge Recall is efficient only when information has been stored meaningfully
Summary
Constructivism accepts that ...
children already have their own ideas new knowledge must be integrated with existing knowledge existing networks of knowledge may be challenged by new ideas existing ideas are strongly held
Constructivist ideas
Many sets of ideas about constructivism Importance of
social interactions language
An Example - SEEING
Example
Often hear people say that they throw a glance Children develop the idea that seeing is an action Childrens drawings reveal this
An Example - SEEING
Concept cartoons
Concept cartoons
GRAVITY
Activity 1
Explore the ideas represented in your cartoon Carry out any investigative work needed to explore the ideas What ideas would the children you teach have?
for example:
Sorting out your own science ideas Examples - simple concept maps about learning
GRAVITY
Activity 2
Concept map
the hyperlink used in the presentation at this point will not allow you to return to this page.You will have to return to the day 2 programme page to run this example concept_maps_gravity example.
Part 2
Learning about shadows
Activity 3
Activity 3
Explore the ideas represented in your cartoon Carry out any investigative work needed to explore the ideas Create a concept map on light and shadows You should try to create it using Inspiration What ideas would the children you teach have?
Activity 3
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