Topic > Compare and contrast behaviorism, constructivism, and…

Constructivism is the theory of learning that relies on students constructing their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experiencing things and reflecting on those experiences. Therefore, knowledge is with the students. He/she poses problems of emergent relevance to students and emphasizes practical, real-world experiences. In the classroom, the students' point of view is valued and researched. The teacher respects the individualism of the student and provides multiple ways of representations and perspectives of what is being studied. In contrast, behaviorism focuses on learning what the teacher teaches or lectures, and cognitivism which focuses on the student's learning the relationship between things. Teachers use assessments that are integrated with the assignment that students are working on. She/he uses mistakes to let students know their progress. The teacher helps the student develop their own goals and assessments. The student is responsible for learning and is a member of the student community. The goal is to collaborate with other students and learn in a social experience. They take ownership and voice in the learning process. In comparison, behaviorism assessments are planned and implemented by the teacher, and cognitivism uses assessments such as individualized essays for the student. Constructivism is also a teaching strategy. It