Designing for Learning
Six Elements in Constructivist Classrooms
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Introducing CLD – Constructivist Learning Design – a new and different way of thinking about learning and teaching. Teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin; this ground-breaking book realizes that, and builds on the pioneering work of Piaget and Vygotsky to offer a new approach to the constructivist classroom. Learn how to organize groups, build bridges, ask questions, arrange exhibits, and invite reflection in the creation of whole new – and successful – teaching/learning designs. A major new work for students of teaching, teachers, administrators, and parents who want to know how to apply constructivist learning theory in the classroom.
Contents
Foreword
Foreword
Preface
Preface
About the Authors
About the Authors
Introduction: Constructivist Learning Design
Introduction: Constructivist Learning Design
1. Developing Situations
1. Developing Situations
2. Organizing Groupings
2. Organizing Groupings
3. Building Bridges
3. Building Bridges
4. Asking Questions
4. Asking Questions
5. Arranging Exhibits
5. Arranging Exhibits
6. Inviting Reflections
6. Inviting Reflections
7. Productive Assessment: Not Just a Closing Activity
7. Productive Assessment: Not Just a Closing Activity
Conclusion: Teaching Learning Designs
Conclusion: Teaching Learning Designs
Resources
Resources
References
References
Index
Index
Description
Introducing CLD – Constructivist Learning Design – a new and different way of thinking about learning and teaching. Teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin; this ground-breaking book realizes that, and builds on the pioneering work of Piaget and Vygotsky to offer a new approach to the constructivist classroom. Learn how to organize groups, build bridges, ask questions, arrange exhibits, and invite reflection in the creation of whole new – and successful – teaching/learning designs. A major new work for students of teaching, teachers, administrators, and parents who want to know how to apply constructivist learning theory in the classroom.
Contents
Foreword
Foreword
Preface
Preface
About the Authors
About the Authors
Introduction: Constructivist Learning Design
Introduction: Constructivist Learning Design
1. Developing Situations
1. Developing Situations
2. Organizing Groupings
2. Organizing Groupings
3. Building Bridges
3. Building Bridges
4. Asking Questions
4. Asking Questions
5. Arranging Exhibits
5. Arranging Exhibits
6. Inviting Reflections
6. Inviting Reflections
7. Productive Assessment: Not Just a Closing Activity
7. Productive Assessment: Not Just a Closing Activity
Conclusion: Teaching Learning Designs
Conclusion: Teaching Learning Designs
Resources
Resources
References
References
Index
Index
Reviews
Designing for Learning
Six Elements in Constructivist Classrooms
December 2000 | 192 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 27/02/2023 | 9780761921585 | $79.95 |
| Paperback | 01/02/2026 | 9780761921592 | $37.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/02/2026 | 9781071886984 | $35.00 |
Introducing CLD – Constructivist Learning Design – a new and different way of thinking about learning and teaching. Teaching and learning are two sides of the same coin; this ground-breaking book realizes that, and builds on the pioneering work of Piaget and Vygotsky to offer a new approach to the constructivist classroom. Learn how to organize groups, build bridges, ask questions, arrange exhibits, and invite reflection in the creation of whole new – and successful – teaching/learning designs. A major new work for students of teaching, teachers, administrators, and parents who want to know how to apply constructivist learning theory in the classroom.
Table Of Contents:
- Foreword
- Preface
- About the Authors
- Introduction: Constructivist Learning Design
- 1. Developing Situations
- 2. Organizing Groupings
- 3. Building Bridges
- 4. Asking Questions
- 5. Arranging Exhibits
- 6. Inviting Reflections
- 7. Productive Assessment: Not Just a Closing Activity
- Conclusion: Teaching Learning Designs
- Resources
- References
- Index
Recent Product Reviews:
"Intriguing ways of explaining the concept of constructivist education. Excellent analogies and examples!"
Maryellen Towey Schultz, Assistant Professor of Education, Nebraska Wesleyan University
"Designing for Learning is an excellent resource for teachers of all grade levels, including college."
Communication Education, July 2004