After you've met with your partner and recorded the therapeutic video revisit this week, you will complete a two to three-page written analysis of the interaction (excluding the title and APA referenc

Psychological Constructivism

After you've met with your partner and recorded the therapeutic video revisit this week, you will complete a two to three-page written analysis of the interaction (excluding the title and APA referenc 1

Guiding Questions

What approaches did Piaget & Bruner take to understand learning?
What are some strengths and limitations of their perspectives?
How do we see this week’s theories implemented in our own ideas about learning and the ways in which learning happens in schools?
How have Psychological Constructvist approaches impacted teaching and learning and what is their significance?
In what ways do this week’s readings connect with your experiences of teaching and learning?

Pre-Reading

Before attending to this week’s readings, think about the questions above. Much like you would do a K-W-L Chart with your students; determine what you KNOW about the topic and what you WANT to KNOW about the topic. Your R2R Post will indicate what you LEARNED about this week’s content. Refer to the R2R details and the success criteria outlined in the Syllabus.

Readings

Phillips & Soltis: Chapters 5 & 6
Schunk: Chapter 6 (The Following Pages/Sections Only)
- 228-231
- 234 (Cont & App) - 240
- 261-263
- 265 (Instructional Applications)
- 269 (Stop at Peer Assisted)
Video: Interview with Bruner

https://youtu.be/xxn6IpAJEz8

Activities

Complete Assigned Readings
Post R2R#3 (due by Sunday @ 11:59 PM)

Begin by replying to this discussion thread and adding your R2R Post.

Post a Reflective Response (R2R)

Approximately 500 words in length
Post should be substantive demonstrating knowledge of the readings
Should address the Guiding Questions for the week
Success Criteria

R2R Posts (approximately 500 words in length) Should § consider key themes and arguments that go across the readings § engage the readings taken as a whole, rather than reviewing each article § bring the week’s readings and your understandings of them to the forefront § build on previous course readings § demonstrate a logical progression of ideas § where appropriate, make connections to your professional practice and/or current educational matters § cite the readings in your response by using proper APA Style format and conventions