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"You don't learn how to ride a bike by reading a book about it. You have to get on and start pedaling."
"You don't learn how to ride a bike by reading a book about it. You have to get on and start pedaling."
Patrick Jak
Patrick Jak
Overview
Overview
Anyone who has tried to learn to drive by first reading about it and then doing it can attest: our most powerful educational experiences come from learning that is hands-on, interactive, and meaningful.
Why is that?
Simply put, it’s all about constructivism: the power of learning by doing.
Human beings constantly interact with the environment, building new meaning and drawing conclusions from the world around them. That human impulse—the impulse to transmute experience into knowledge—constitutes the heart of constructivism.
Instead of passively absorbing knowledge and information, constructivist learners actively engage with skills and ideas.
Constructivist teachers no longer act as knowledge givers, but provide context and opportunities for students to build and construct their own understanding.
In essence, constructivism exchanges “drivers ed” pamphlets for foot-on-pedal practice. As any new driver can attest, that foot-on-pedal practice is irreplaceable.
"Constructivism" = Learners CONSTRUCT knowledge as they attempt to make sense of their experiences.
"Constructivism" = Learners CONSTRUCT knowledge as they attempt to make sense of their experiences.
Traditional vs. Constructivist Classrooms: An Overview
Traditional vs. Constructivist Classrooms: An Overview
Below is a representation of the differences between a constructivist classroom and traditional classroom. Have you ever recognized these tactics as a learner or educator?
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