constructivism in mathematics by birendra kumar acharya.

1. Constructivist
Approach

2. “
Y
ou cannot teach a man anything;
ou can only help him find it within himselfY ”

3. Constructivism
Constructivism says that people
construct their own understanding
and knowledge of the world through
experiencing things and reflecting
on those experiences.

4. Constructivism
based on the belief that learning occurs
as learners are actively involved in a
process of meaning and knowledge
construction rather than passively
receiving information

11. Social Constructivism – this view emphasizes that
knowledge exists in a social context and is initially
shared with others instead of being represented
solely in the mind of an individual
Individual Constructivism – this is called cognitive
constructivism. It emphasizes individual, internal
construction of knowledge.
Two Views of Constructivism

12. • KeyPeople
•  JeanPiaget
•  JeromeBruner
•  LevVygotsky
•  JohnDewey

14. Activities
Films
Class
Discussion
Field Trips
Experime
ntation
Research Projects

15. Films
Provides visual context and thus
bring another sense into the learning
experience

16. Class Discussion
One of the most important distinctions
of constructivist teaching methods

17. Field Trips
Allows students to put the concepts
and ideas discussed in class in a real-
world context.

18. Research Projects
Students research a topic and can
present their findings to the class

19. Experimentation
Students research a topic and can
present their findings to the class

20. Traditional Classroom
vs.
Constructivist Classroom

21. Traditional Classroom
Begins with parts of the whole --
emphasizes basic skills
Strict adherence to fixed
curriculum
Textbooks and workbooks
Instructor gives/ students receive
Instructor assumes directive ,
authoritative role
Assessment via testing / correct
answers
Knowledge is inert
Students work individually
Constructivist Classroom
Begins with the whole –expanding
to parts
Pursuit of student questions /
interest
Primary sources / manipulative
materials
Learning is interaction ‐
building on what students
already know
Instructor interacts / negotiates
with students
Assessment via student works,
observations, points of view, tests.
Process is as important as
product
Knowledge is dynamic / changes
with experiences
Students work in groups

22. Assessment Methods

23. Summary
1.Shifts emphasis from teaching to learning
2.Individualizes and contextualizes students’
learning experiences
3.Helps students develop processes, skills
and attitudes
4.Considers students’ learning styles
5.Focuses on knowledge construction, not
reproduction
6.Uses authentic tasks to engage learners

24. 7. Provides for meaningful, problem‐based
thinking
8. Requires negotiation of meaning
9. Requires reflection of prior and new
knowledge
10.Extends students beyond content
presented to them

25. THANK U ALL
PREPARED BY:
BIRENDRA KUMAR ACHARYA (TGT MATH),
GOVT.UGHS TALBELGAON,
MOB-8763245934

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