Illustrates two analyses of mathematical learning based on the multi-word paradigm and considers it theoretically. The multi-world paradigm suggests the very important forward direction for research in teaching and learning mathematics because educational phenomena are often complex and can not be reduced to a single theory. (Contains 28…

Developed the Constructivist Teaching Practices Inventory in Elementary Physical Education to assess teachers' expertise in constructivist-oriented physical education teaching. Exploratory factor analysis of responses of 183 elementary school physical education teachers show 4 subscales that were in line with constructivist teaching principles.…

Gives an overview of learning as conceived in cognitive psychology and the constructivist view of instructional design. Presents applications of constructivist concepts to the learning environment for technology education. (SK)

Explores the practical implications of constructivist theory for documentation that is targeted to complex tasks and experienced users. Examines the conceptual underpinnings of current task-oriented documentation and proposes why it falls short for experienced users and complex tasks. Discusses constructivist views of knowing, learning, and doing…

Discusses the decision to offer a course by online delivery and describes the development of a Masters course that used collaborative learning as the teaching/learning method. Explains the theoretical basis for collaborative learning; discusses collaborative learning as a constructivist activity; and relates it to instructional design for online…

Coordinates social constructivism and socioculturalism to explain 2nd grade children's reasoning with 2-digit quantities. Illustrates how the classroom teacher and the students constituted what counted as an acceptable mathematical explanation. Concludes that local classroom mathematical practices constrained and enabled the mathematical practices…

Describes a novel method for analyzing concept maps for research and analysis purposes. Examines 56 complex concept maps generated from student interviews on the topic of chemical bonding. (Contains 32 references.) (Author/YDS)

Presents a conceptual model of relationships among variables to guide the design of research in technology-mediated learning environments based on sociocultural and constructivist principles, for framing questions and for generating hypotheses about the social dimensions of learning developments with influences from the cultural context. (Contains…

Discussion of constructivism in learning focuses on a working constructivist framework for electronic learning that balances the individual and social perspectives. Presents two models of electronic learning: the first uses a traditional approach that focuses on the best use of media, and the second focuses on personalization and relationships.…

Explores how evaluation leads to transformative learning in organizations and addresses the increased use of evaluation processes and findings and evaluators' roles and practices. Also describes the theories underlying constructivist and transformative learning. (SLD)

Studied the characteristics of constructivism and their presence in face-to-face and open and distance learning through electronic discussions involving 12 experts and the evaluation of 17 telephone-mediated tutorials. Findings indicate that the seven identified components of constructivism were not sufficiently present in any setting evaluated.…

Discusses college student learning within the context of online instruction, analyzing issues surrounding online implementation of physical education/kinesiology coursework (whether students learn via online instruction, whether students learn by taking online courses, and advantages of online instruction). The paper offers constructivism as a…

Discusses the importance of fostering critical thinking in chemistry. Presents strategies to improve critical thinking that were used in general chemistry for science and engineering majors, a similar course for less-prepared science and engineering majors, and a course for nonscience students. (JRH)

Presents a theoretical model for developing environmental conceptions that incorporate environmental knowledge, attitudes/values, and behavioral orientations. Encourages students to become aware of, challenge inconsistencies in, and make informed decisions regarding their commitment to their own or alternative environmental conceptions. Presents…

Presents the results of a discussion among high school students about what holds up the moon. The question and ensuing discussion enabled students to question their existing ideas, but caused them to be anxious. (DDR)