Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION XI
DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL SUR
KIBLAWAN SOUTH DISTRICT
EMILIO JOSE SR. ELEMENTARY S

ANNOTATION OBJECTIVE 16

As an educator, it is very important to understand the learning basis of our learners.Children learn
more, and enjoy learning more when they are actively involved, rather than passive listeners. Education works best
when it concentrates on thinking and understanding, rather than on rote memorization.

Every kid that walks into your classroom has a distinct perspective on life that they have developed as a result
of their distinct experiences. This will affect how well they learn. The beginning of a student's learning journey is
crucial if the constructivist theory's underlying tenet is true, which argues that students build new information on the
foundation of what they currently know. For instructors, learning theories are just as significant as credentials; it's
crucial to know what influences your students' learning processes.

The constructivist theory is based around the idea that learners are active participants in their
learning journey; knowledge is constructed based on experiences. As events occur, each person reflects on
their experience and incorporates the new ideas with their prior knowledge. Learners develop schemas to
organize acquired knowledge. This model was entrenched in learning theories by
Dewey, Piaget, Vygotsky, Gagne, and Bruner.

Since learning is founded on students' questions and inquiries, and since they frequently participate in the
assessment design process, constructivism provides students a sense of ownership over what they learn. Constructivist
evaluation involves the efforts and personal investments of the students in their journals, research reports, physical
models, and creative representations. Students' capacity to communicate their information in a variety of ways grows
when their creative tendencies are encouraged. Additionally, there is a higher likelihood that the pupils will remember
and use the new information.

By encouraging group work and the exchange of ideas in the classroom, constructivism fosters social and
communication skills. Through participation in group projects, students must develop the ability to communicate their
ideas clearly as well as work successfully as a team. As a result, students must learn how to "bargain" with others and
assess their contributions in a way that is acceptable to society. This is crucial for success in the real world because it
exposes them to a range of situations where they must collaborate and negotiate other people's perspectives.