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CONSTRUCTIVISM IN THE CLASSROOM Written Assignment Unit 3 Observational, Social Learning, & Constructionism in the Classroom University of the People EDUC 5210Constructivism in the classroom 2 L... esson planning is a crucial element of a teachers role. An effective lesson is one that engages students in the learning process and ultimately allows learners to gain a deeper understanding of the world. This paper will be presenting a lesson plan that the author often uses when teaching mathematical concepts. The age group for the lesson is 7-8years old and the concept is fractions. The purpose of this paper is to review the lesson and conduct a discussion on how it could be improved when a constructivist approach is applied. In brief, constructivism is a theory based on learning and knowledge, which emphasises the importance of learners constructing their own meaning and understanding of the world. The learning environment in this educational theory is centred around the individuality of the learner. [Show More]

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