How might constructivist teaching impact my high school students’ ability to learn independently?

Seminar Title

How might constructivist teaching impact my high school students’ ability to learn independently?

independent learning skills, Depth of Knowledge, constructivist learning, inductive learning

High School

Middle School

World Languages

All Disciplines

Does it ever feel like your students are dependent solely on you for success? Or perhaps they are more focused on doing what you ask them to do, or in getting a good grade, instead of being focused on the process of learning? The reason I know my research is applicable to most subject areas, is because most of us have experienced this at some point in our career. But what if we could switch our teaching role from the singular authority of knowledge and judgment in the classroom, to a facilitator of learning who helps students to develop and effectively use skills and resources to interpret their learning for themselves? For my research, I chose to focus on teaching strategies that would help students develop skills that would enhance their own learning experiences, instead of just memorizing information for a test. Through constructivist teaching and learning, which is similar to inductive learning or discovery learning, my students worked on developing independent learning skills through comparisons, visual representations, supporting or refuting statements with evidence, and much more. If you are curious about students’ power and potential to learn independently, and to be lifelong learners, then I encourage you to join my seminar round table!