Learning through children's eyes : social constructivism and the desire to learn
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Learning through children's eyes : social constructivism and the desire to learn
（Psychology in the classroom : a series on applied educational psychology）
American Psychological Association, c1999
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references
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Description
The authors of this text argue that learning becomes more effective and meaningful when teachers adopt a "social constructivist" perspective. This education approach assumes that each child makes sense of the world in unique ways and that successful teachers come to see learning "through children's eyes". The book illustrates the power of this approach by showing the experiences of teachers involved in two projects. In the first, teachers analyze taped interviews with children to better understand their individual thought processes. And in a literature discussion project, the authors show how carefully selected books can help children and young teens understand their own learning processes.
Table of Contents
- Understanding Social Constructivism as a Basis for Meaningful Learning and Intrinsic Motivation
- Accessing Students' Thinking and Deepening Understanding of Social Constructivism
- Envisioning Classroom Practices that Flow from a Social Constructivist Stance
- Considering Possibilities and Challenges of Seeing Learning Through Students' Eyes. Appendices: Sample Consent Form for Children's Thinking Project
- Peer Review Checklist for Children's Thinking Project.
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