Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
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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- Level Foundation
- Duration 10 hours
- Course by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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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.Modules
About the Course
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- Orientation Quiz
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- Welcome to Constructivism
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- Syllabus
- About the Discussion Forums
About Your Classmates
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- Getting to Know Your Fellow Learners
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- Updating Your Profile
- Social Media
Module 1 Information
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- Module 1 Readings and Resources
Module 1 Lectures and Discussion
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- Module 1 Discussion
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- What is Constructivism?
- Common Sense of Teaching
- The Conduit Metaphor
Module 1 Graded Activities
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- Exploring Implicit Assumptions
Module 2 Information
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- Module 2 Readings and Resources
Module 2 Lecture and Discussion
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- Informal Interviews and Interpretations
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- Exploring My Ideas
- Exploring Student Ideas
- Exploring More Student Ideas
- Understanding Students' Ideas
- Listening to Students' Ideas
Module 2 Graded Activities
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- Interview and Reflection
Module 3 Information
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- Module 3 Readings and Resources
Module 3 Lectures and Discussion
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- Student Ideas' and Idea-Based Interactions
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- Learning Environments Focused on Students' Ideas
- Learning Environments to Hep Students' Ideas Develop
- Constructivist Learning Environments
- More Constructivist Learning Environments
- Finding Research
Module 3 Graded Activities
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- Learning Environments: Summary and Reaction
Module 4 Information
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- Module 4 Readings and Resources
Module 4 Lectures and Discussion
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- Challenges in Implementing Constructivist Learning Environments
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- Challenges of Constructivism in Practice
- Facing the Challenges: Research and Other Resources
- Facing the Challenges: Professional Collaborations
Module 4 Graded Activities
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- Articulating Challenges of Implementation
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Embark on a foundational journey with "Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education" on Coursera. This personal development course, led by expert instructors, delves into constructivist approaches to teaching and learning in STEM fields. Over 600 minutes, you'll explore research on student ideas, instructional strategies, and the challenges of implementing constructivism in education. Ideal for educators and enthusiasts, this course offers starter subscription options to begin your learning adventure.
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