Blog #4-Constructivism
Constructivism is a big trend in education. It is an interactive way of learning, focusing on the whole. I think that Constructivism will work in my classroom one day, and I plan on using it as a main form of instruction. I’m going to teach elementary students with learning disabilites and I feel that this kind of instruction will be beneficial. The interaction, hands-on nature, and fun-learning environment are all positives for my future classroom. I’ve found that many learning disabled students like to figure things out themselves. They often don’t appreciate having things simplified or feeling like things are simplified for them. Using the Constructivist theory, you could do interactive learning, and this would be less intrustive for the students. The hands-on activities keep the learners engaged and often times are the main reason that the students benefit and succeed. I have seen the positive effects of using this kind of instruction with ADD and ADHD students. Giving an ADD or ADHD student the opportunity for group work and interaction will help them to channel their energy in positive ways. The Constructivist theory allows for this learning environment and will be the main source of learning for me.
