Mitzi B.

Sumadero BEED – 2

GED 109

Assess

Answer the following questions to verbalize your understanding of the constructivist

learning theory.

1. What is the constructivist theory? Explain it in your own words.

 Constructivist theory is a student-centered approach to teaching and
learning in which students participate actively in the process rather than
simply listening to the teacher. This theory, which learners can develop
and understand on their own, would be best served by first-hand
experience.

2. Expound why the constructivist theory is applicable in teaching mathematics.

 Mathematics cannot be taught by simply giving information to students on
how to do it or solve it, so constructivist theory is applicable in the subject
because students apply and solve problems on their own, constructing
and developing concepts in the process. In mathematic subjects,
interaction is also required so that teachers can scaffold learners'
understanding of processes but not to the point of giving the answer.
The teacher must provide opportunities for this to happen, as well as be
willing to listen to the learner's reasoning and thought processes.

Challenge

How well do you understand the constructivist learning theory? Consider the
following scenarios and answer the questions that follow.
Scenario 1: A teacher told the students, “Four glasses of water will fill this pitcher.”
Scenario 2: A teacher provides a glass and lets the children pour water into the pitcher.
They are learning how much water it takes to fill the pitcher.

In which scenario do you think will the students learn better? Why do you think so?
- I think scenario number 2 is the best way for the students to learn better since It is
based on the constructivism theory and according this theory that students learn
effectively and efficiently when they experience that can expound their knowledge. And
as I’ve read the scenario number it shows that the teacher’s rule is to facilitate the
learner’s learning and let them discover on their own.