“Constructionist learning theory tells us that we learn in a variety of ways. The more opportunities we have, and the more actively engaged we are, the richer our understanding."
I strongly believe in this quote and I apply the principles
of multiple intelligences as a regular part of my classroom instruction.
According to this article, knowledge is a developed through the use of
"tools, resources, experiences, and contexts." Something that I found
very interesting is that the article stated that good teachers use experience
as an instructional tool. I also feel that personal experience and making
connections to prior learning is absolutely valuable to the learning process.
To sum things up, I believe that every educator should apply a variety of
strategies to make the learning process much more beneficial to all. The more
opportunities the student has the more memorable the experience will be. As a
result, the experience will lead to greater understanding!
Citation: Southwest Educational Development Laboratory,
(1999). Learning as a personal event: A brief introduction to constructivism.
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