UIUC - Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
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Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at Coursera Highlights
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- Approx. 10 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at Coursera Course details
- This course is designed to help participants examine the implications of constructivism for learning and teaching in science, mathematics, and technology focused areas. Course readings, discussions, and assignments will examine constructivist views of learning, research on students' ideas and idea-based interactions, research on instructional approaches taking student ideas into account, and challenges in implementing constructivist perspectives in instruction.
Constructivism and Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at Coursera Curriculum
Course Orientation
Welcome to Constructivism
Syllabus
About the Discussion Forums
Updating Your Profile
Social Media
Orientation Quiz
Module 1: An Introduction to Constructivism
What is Constructivism?
Common Sense of Teaching
The Conduit Metaphor
Module 1 Readings and Resources
Module 2: Student Ideas
Exploring My Ideas
Exploring Student Ideas
Exploring More Student Ideas
Understanding Students' Ideas
Listening to Students' Ideas
Module 2 Readings and Resources
Module 3: Helping Students Develop their Ideas
Learning Environments Focused on Students' Ideas
Learning Environments to Hep Students' Ideas Develop
Constructivist Learning Environments
More Constructivist Learning Environments
Finding Research
Module 3 Readings and Resources
Module 4: Implementing Constructivist Learning Environments
Challenges of Constructivism in Practice
Facing the Challenges: Research and Other Resources
Facing the Challenges: Professional Collaborations
Module 4 Readings and Resources
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