eymour Papert and Idit Harel The following essay is the first chapter in Seymour Papert and Idit Harel’s book Constructionism (Ablex Publishing Corporation, 1991). It is easy enough to formulate simple catchy versions of the idea of constructionism; for example, thinking of it as “learning-by-making.” One purpose of this introductory chapter is to orient the …
Fact Sheet: Metacognitive Processes Metacognition is one’s ability to use prior knowledge to plan a strategy for approaching a learning task, take necessary steps to problem solve, reflect on and evaluate results, and modify one’s approach as needed. It helps learners choose the right cognitive tool for the task and plays a critical role in …
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E. Lee May, Salisbury State University, defines IBL : Inquiry-based learning (IBL) is a method of instruction that places the student, the subject, and their interaction at the center of the learning experience. At the same time, it transforms the role of the teacher from that of dispensing knowledge to one of facilitating learning. It repositions …
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The culmination of my quest for more powerful learning grounded in theory and research came when recently I conducted an experiment in pushing constructionism into the digital age. Constructionism is based on two types of construction. First, it asserts that learning is an active process, in which people actively construct knowledge from their experience …
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See on Scoop.it – 501c3 PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (sentinel.ht) – Formal charges were filed against former Senator Mirlande Libérus who is said to have worked by the instruction of former President Jean Bertrand Aristide and other members of Fanmi Lavalas for the murder of… Alex Lizzappi‘s insight: Aristide’s Lavalas members formally charged in murder of …
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