Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
About this course
This course is designed to help participants examine the implications of constructivism for learning and teaching in science, mathematics, and technology focused areas. Course readings, discussions, and assignments will examine constructivist views of learning, research on students' ideas and idea-based interactions, research on instructional approaches taking student ideas into account, and challenges in implementing constructivist perspectives in instruction.
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What you'll learn
- Analyze constructivist theories of learning and their implications for instruction
- Examine research on students' preconceptions and misconceptions in STEM subjects
- Evaluate instructional approaches that take student ideas into account
- Identify challenges in implementing constructivist perspectives in educational settings
Course objectives
- Understand constructivist views of learning in STEM education
- Study research on student idea formation and conceptual change
- Explore evidence-based instructional strategies aligned with constructivism
- Consider practical implementation challenges in constructivist teaching
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