Social constructivism

social constructivism

1. Social constructivism

2. Constructivist vs. Social Constructivist Perspective of Teaching Constructivism emphasizes that individuals learn best when they actively construct knowledge and understanding. Social Constructivist Approaches emphasize the social contexts of learning, and that knowledge is mutually built and constructed.

3. Social Constructivist Approaches

4. L ev Vygotsky (1896-1934) Vygotsky placed more emphasis on social contribution to the process of development. He focused on the connections between people and the social interaction. Cultures create mental tools which transform our mental work just like physical tools transform our physical work.

5. Principles and Concepts Children construct their knowledge. The learning is mediated. Language plays a central role in mental development. Learning appears twice. Development cannot be separated from irs social context.

6. 3 Major Themes Social interaction Scaffolding Zone of proximal development More K nowledgeable others(MKO)

7. Some implications Must take the sociocultural context into account. Must be aware of cultural mismatch (mental tools of home culture don’t match up with mental tools required in school).