Fundamentals, Advantages & Disadvantages
Constructivist Fundamentals: Theoretical and Practical
As stated previously, constructivism is a learning theory that has origins in the research of individuals such as Piaget and Vygotsky. Key concepts, such as Piaget's theories on assimilation and accommodation, as well as Vygotsky's views on society's influence on learning as well as the Zone of Proximal Development provide a foundation for much of constructivist thought.
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Critiquing Constructivism: Some Advantages and Disadvantages of the Theory
Potential Advantages
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Potential Disadvantages
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References
General References:
Constructivism and Social Constructivism [n.d.]. Retrieved on November 20, 2016 from the University College of Dublin Website http://www.ucdoer.ie/index.php/Education_Theory/Constructivism_and_Social_Constructivism
D'Angelo, C., Touchman, S., Clark, D., O'Donnell, A., Mayer, R., Dean, D. & Hmelo-Silver, C. (2009, Dec 23). Constructivism. Retrieved from: http://www.education.com/reference/article/constructivism/
Fosnot, C. T., & Perry, R. S. (1996). Constructivism: A psychological theory of learning. Constructivism: Theory, perspectives, and practice, 2, 8-33. Retrieved from: http://rsperry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Final-CHAPTER-2.pdf
Murphy, E. (1997). Constructivism: From Philosophy to Practice. Retrieved from : http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED444966.pdf
Image References
J. Piaget - scb0m6u3_13[png]. Retrieved from: http://ioc.xtec.cat/materials/FP/Materials/1752_EDI/EDI_1752_M06/web/html/WebContent/u3/a1/continguts.html
J. Bruner - brunerj [jpg]. Retrieved from: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2016/06/jerome_s_bruner_pioneering_edu.html
L. Vygotsky - Lev_Vygotsky [jpg]. Retrieved from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lev_Vygotsky.jpg
Constructivism and Social Constructivism [n.d.]. Retrieved on November 20, 2016 from the University College of Dublin Website http://www.ucdoer.ie/index.php/Education_Theory/Constructivism_and_Social_Constructivism
D'Angelo, C., Touchman, S., Clark, D., O'Donnell, A., Mayer, R., Dean, D. & Hmelo-Silver, C. (2009, Dec 23). Constructivism. Retrieved from: http://www.education.com/reference/article/constructivism/
Fosnot, C. T., & Perry, R. S. (1996). Constructivism: A psychological theory of learning. Constructivism: Theory, perspectives, and practice, 2, 8-33. Retrieved from: http://rsperry.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Final-CHAPTER-2.pdf
Murphy, E. (1997). Constructivism: From Philosophy to Practice. Retrieved from : http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED444966.pdf
Image References
J. Piaget - scb0m6u3_13[png]. Retrieved from: http://ioc.xtec.cat/materials/FP/Materials/1752_EDI/EDI_1752_M06/web/html/WebContent/u3/a1/continguts.html
J. Bruner - brunerj [jpg]. Retrieved from: http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2016/06/jerome_s_bruner_pioneering_edu.html
L. Vygotsky - Lev_Vygotsky [jpg]. Retrieved from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lev_Vygotsky.jpg