ERIC Number: EJ1157705
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 7
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Constructivist Learning: Understanding and Experience in IT Tertiary Education
Gao, Shang; Coldwell-Neilson, Jo; Goscinski, Andrzej
Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, v2 n2 p140-146 2013
This paper firstly introduces the concept of constructivist learning which advocates that students actively construct knowledge themselves with teachers' assistance. Based on the six important elements of constructivist learning and teaching planning approach, detailed examples of designing the six constructivist elements of situation, groupings, bridge, questions, exhibit, and reflections for two units offered at school of Information Technology, Deakin University are provided. A conclusion emphasizing the learners' difference to be paid attention to while educators designing curriculum on CloudDeakin platform is made at the end of this paper.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Constructivism (Learning), Information Technology, College Students, Curriculum Design, Portfolios (Background Materials), Electronic Publishing, Learning Activities, Grouping (Instructional Purposes), Prior Learning, Questioning Techniques, Exhibits, Public Speaking, Reflection, Assignments, Problem Solving
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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