Reported by: Daenielle Yvonne Capitle and Elma Jirah Colcol

Technology in the
Contructivist Learning
Environment
 Constructivism
Constructivism is the theory that says learners construct
knowledge rather than just passively take in information.
As people experience the world and reflect upon those
experiences, they build their own representations and
incorporate new information into their pre-existing
knowledge
Learning Environment
Refers to the diverse physical
locations, contexts, and cultures
in which students learn. Since
students may learn in a wide
variety of settings, such as an
outside-of-school locations and
outdoor environments, the term is
often used as a accurate or
preferred alterative to classroom,
which has more limited and
traditional connotations.
Basic
Learning is an active process
People learn to learn as they learn

Constructivist Construction of meaning is cognitive

Principles Learning involves language

Learning is a social activity

Learning is contextual

Knowledge is needed in order to learn

Learning is not instantaneous

Motivation is a key component in

learning


Traditional Classroom Constructivist Classroom

Curriculum emphasizes big concepts,

Curriculum begins with the parts of
beginning with the whole and
the whole. Emphasizes basic skills.
expanding to include the parts.

TRADITIONAL
Strict adherence to fixed curriculum Pursuit of student questions and
is highly valued. interests is valued.

CLASSROOM VS
Materials are primarily textbooks and Materials include primary sources of
workbooks. material and manipulative materials.

Learning is interactive, building on

CONSTRUCTIVIST
Learning is based on repetition.
what the students already know.

Teachers disseminate information to Teachers have dialogue with students,

CLASSROOM
students; students are recipients of helping students construct their own
knowledge. knowledge.

Teacher's role is directive, rooted Teacher's role is interactive, rooted

in authority. in negotiation.

Assessment includes student works,

Assessment is through testing, observations, and point of view, as
correct answers. well as tests. Process is as
important as product.

Knowledge is seen as dynamic, ever

Knowledge is seen as inert.
changing with our experience.

Students work primarily alone. Students work primarily in groups.

Technology in the
Constructivist Learning
Environment
The use of technology has been highly
associated with the application of the
constructivist learning principles. By using
technology in the constructivist classroom,
teachers will engage students with the
lesson more actively, work collaboratively
and develop more complex thinking skills.
Constructivists believe that technology
should be used by the students as a tool to
explore problem solutions and acquire new
information.
Thank You for
Listening!