Week 2

Constructivism is an approach to teaching that removes the teacher as a knower of all knowledge to a guide. I feel that the key to a constructivist education is the ability to assess oneself. In order for students to gain a better understanding of new subject material they need to construct it in a way that it is connected to something that they already understand. I believe that this is done easily through hands on educational projects. Students are able to use their strengths as a learner in order master new content. Through authentic assessment students are engaged in what they are learning and can apply new strategies to solve future problems.