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Constructivism is about constructing knowledge, not receiving it. It is about thinking and analyzing, not accumulating and memorizing. It is about understanding and applying, not repeating back. It is about being active, not passive.

Source: Marlowe and Page

 
       
 

What is Constructivism?

Overview

Review of Constructivist Literature (pdf)

Text: Creating and Sustaining the Constructivist Classroom

Text: Constructivist Learning Design

 

Group Projects

A Differentiated Learning Environment

Marie Johnston, Nate Bushnell, Pam Goshert, Stephanie Kreider, Tina Barnhart

Constructivist Learning Design

Laurie Bundy, Keith Deiterle, Beth Bradnick, Marcia Towers

Making Meaning of Change

Phyllis Horst-Nofziger, Annette Raiser, Gina Weaver

ESL Reading

Janet Purcell, Kari Lefever, Pam Rutt

Constructivist Approach to Vocabulary Through Word Walls Jared Augustine, Emily Jacobs

Constructivist Behavior

Arianne Gorniak, Allison Tidball, Tanya Weaver, Melissa Zongolowicz, Jen Casillo

Direct Instruction

Brianne Esbenshade, Julie Messner

Multiple Intelligences

Vic Chaney, Laurie McClure, Lori Noyes

Digital Game-Based Learning and Technology

Sue Harbold, Keith Lyndaker Schlabach, Judith Mattscheck

 

Other Resources:

Links

www.librivox.org

(free classic and public domain audio books to download)

www.gutenberg.org

(free classic and public domain ebooks to download)

 

ILE Ideas & Teacher Helps

Animated Vocal Warm-Up

(strengthen and protect your voice. Fun for class too)

www.sitesforteachers.com

lesson plans, projects, ideas galore

www.thinkwave.com

free lesson plan software and web posting of grades

www.creativeclassroom.org

Elementary teachers' guide provides activity tips, reviews of children's books, and advice about writing grants. Join a mailing list.

www.teachnet.org

Home of the IMPACT II Teacher's Network, a project for bringing educators together. Access classroom projects, a teacher helpline and store.

www.teachers.net

Extensive links for educators including mailing lists and bulletin boards. Design a sample web page online with the tutorial.

www.lessonplanspage.com

Access thousands of lesson plans, sorted by subject, then by grade and topic. Submit a plan and educational links.

www.school.discovery.com/lessonplans

Presented by the Discovery Channel, this archive contains primary and secondary school lesson plans in all subjects. Browse by grade or topic.

www.lessonplans.com.au/index.htm

Lesson plans - An incredible range of tried and tested for you to use in your classroom.

www.teachnet.com

Online magazine provides teachers with lesson ideas, updates on current education issues and a free email newsletter.

www.edhelper.com

Education site for teachers has articles of interest, teacher toolbox software and lesson plans organized by subject.

www.education-world.com

 

Teacher Training Tools

       
 

This website was created as a project for the class Creating Cultures of Change: Constructivist Environments taught by Dr. Jean R. Hawk - Eastern Mennonite University

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