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Perspectives on the Nature of Mathematics and Research
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Sarama, Julie – North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2018
When people address early mathematics education, commonly they write or reference policies, standards, "scope and sequences" and curriculum, or documents on instructional strategies. These are important; however, we believe that the core consideration should be the nature of mathematics and the development of mathematics "in…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Educational Research, Learning Processes, Constructivism (Learning)
What Do Students "Construct" According to Constructivism in Science Education?
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Bächtold, Manuel – Research in Science Education, 2013
This paper aims at shedding light on what students can "construct" when they learn science and how this construction process may be supported. Constructivism is a pluralist theory of science education. As a consequence, I support, there are several points of view concerning this construction process. Firstly, I stress that constructivism…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Science Instruction, Science Education, Educational Theories
Mathematics and the Learning Cycle: How the Brain Works as It Learns Mathematics
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Zambo, Ronald; Zambo, Debby – Teaching Children Mathematics, 2007
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) poses constructivist ideas in its "Principles and Standards for School Mathematics" (2000). NCTM supports mathematics instruction that takes a developmental perspective; starts and builds on what children know; and leads children to construct relational understanding, problem-solving…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Learning Processes, Brain, Mathematics Teachers
Why the Child's Construction of Relationships Is Fundamentally Important to Constructivist Teachers
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DeVries, Rheta – Prospects: Quarterly Review of Comparative Education, 2004
This paper has two purposes: (1) to explain briefly in terms of Piaget's theory why relationships are fundamental for constructivist teachers; and (2) to show how constructivist teachers can think about relationships in classroom activities. In a nutshell, the message is that the process by which children are constructing their intelligence,…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Class Activities, Piagetian Theory, Formal Operations
A Study of Experiential Education and Its Relationship to Constructivsm.
Prohaska, Elizabeth – 1994
This paper explores the significance of experiential learning in promoting scholarship from a constructivist point of view. Chapter 1 examines the historical perspectives and educational theories that form the basis to experiential education. Chapter 2 explores the work of Jean Piaget, giving a description and explanation of his theories and how…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Constructivism (Learning)
Psychology of Learning for Instruction.
Driscoll, Marcy P. – 1994
This cognitively-oriented book focuses on learning and instruction. Specific applications and implications of learning theories are discussed and examples are drawn from educational situations and educational problems. Theoretical concepts are illustrated in concrete terms and a wide variety of examples are provided. The text embodies a theme of…
Descriptors: Behaviorism, Biological Influences, Cognitive Restructuring, Constructivism (Learning)