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ERIC Number: EJ587664
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0031-7217
The Challenges of Sustaining a Constructivist Classroom Culture.
Windschitl, Mark
Phi Delta Kappan, v80 n10 p751-55 Jun 1999
Constructivist learning, based on students' application of knowledge to solve authentic problems, is a culture, not a fragmented collection of practices. Constructivism places high demands on teachers' subject-matter knowledge, pedagogical skills, and design of independent student projects. Major changes in curriculum, scheduling, and assessment are needed. (13 references) (MLH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Hands on Science, Instructional Design, Science Education, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Role, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Student Engagement