TeachThought

JUNE 10, 2024

Definition of Constructivism Constructivism is an educational theory in which learners actively construct their own understanding and knowledge through experiences and reflection on those experiences. It emphasizes the importance of learners’ prior knowledge, social interactions, and contextual learning to build new understanding.

Artifacts 320

Artifacts Psychology Project-Based Learning Interactive Learning 320

The Hechinger Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Take AP Psychology. But rather than encouraging us to engage with psychology’s intellectual premises, the class requires us to memorize roughly 400 terms. But rather than encouraging us to engage with psychology’s intellectual premises, the class requires us to memorize roughly 400 terms.

Project-Based Learning 145

Project-Based Learning Psychology Critical Thinking High School 145

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Play can be seen as a spectrum, ranging from direct, teacher-led instruction on one end, to free play on the other, said Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, a professor of psychology at Temple University and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. The schools prioritize project-based learning and play.

Charter School 131

Charter School Psychology Project-Based Learning Public School 131

The Hechinger Report

AUGUST 23, 2017

With this “Real-World Learning” program, ChiTech joins a growing number of schools devoting big chunks of the year to internships, despite the perennial classroom time crunch. The internships are also part of a larger turnaround effort at ChiTech, centered on project-based learning. We really enjoyed having them here.

High School 79

High School Project-Based Learning Psychology Charter School 79