Outcome Discussion 8

8.
Design learning activities that allow adult learners to construct their own understanding of the course material. Demonstrate scaffolding, sequencing. Indicate how learners will be able to demonstrate competence.
· Plan to use a constructivist teaching approach and design your course to incorporate as many of your understandings of this perspective as possible.
· Prepare to let learners take charge of their own learning.
· Illustrate a variety of means whereby reflection is facilitated.
Social constructivist approaches to learning have been applied through classroom practices such as collaborative learning, problem-based learning, and peer learning groups. Most often, students who participate in these innovative instructional approaches perceive a more meaningful learning experience and in some cases actually learn more than students in conventional learning situations.

Constructive Teaching