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Constructivist Learning: Understanding and Experience in IT Tertiary Education

Authors :
Gao, Shang
Coldwell-Neilson, Jo
Goscinski, Andrzej
Source :
Journal of Curriculum and Teaching. 2013 2(2):140-146.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

This paper firstly introduces the concept of constructivist learning which advocates that students actively construct knowledge themselves with teachers' assistance. Based on the six important elements of constructivist learning and teaching planning approach, detailed examples of designing the six constructivist elements of situation, groupings, bridge, questions, exhibit, and reflections for two units offered at school of Information Technology, Deakin University are provided. A conclusion emphasizing the learners' difference to be paid attention to while educators designing curriculum on CloudDeakin platform is made at the end of this paper.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1927-2677
Volume :
2
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Curriculum and Teaching
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1157705
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Descriptive