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Which factors would have to be manipulated so that a traditionally directed assignment becomes a Constructivist based lesson?

Student works collaboratively on a project.

Teacher facilitates the learning.

Teacher directs all instruction and learning.

Student develops a project, utilizing past experiences.

Which is the best inference that applies to the following scenario? Raul and Malik utilized primary documents, excluding maps, and technology to re-create the landscape of the 1862 Battle of Pine Bluff.

This scenario infers that the students must have been given the information on the topic by the teacher.

This scenario infers that the students followed the teachers direct instruction on how to complete the assignment.

This scenario infers that the students had to understand the expectations of the assignment provided by the teacher.

This scenario infers that the students had to develop the assignment utilizing their own experience and past knowledge.

Analyze the following lesson plan and determine the Constructivist faults.

Topic: Becoming A World Power

Objective: Analyze and explain why the United States used diplomacy to achieve its economic objectives in Asia.

Method/Procedure: Teacher will introduce and present notes on the Conflict in the Philippines. Teacher will have students use those notes to compose a graphic organizer on the cause and effects of the war.

Evaluation: Classroom Participation

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Josephina and Katelynn are collaborating on a design for an ideal community. In their layout of the town, they must incorporate the five primary social institutions given by the teacher. Evaluate the Constructivist approach, as it relates to this example.

This is not a proper Constructivist approach because the students are being directed by the teachers instruction.

This is an excellent demonstration of the Constructivist approach because it directs them in learning about the five primary social institutions.

This was a good example of how the Constructive approach allows for teacher direct instruction.

This was a proper use of the Constructivist approach because the students were given parameters as to how to complete their design.

The Constructivist theory states that

Learning is a process of adjustments one uses to encompass new situations and information.

Learning occurs through positive reinforcement.

Learning is external.

Learning occurs when the teacher facilitates the instruction.