A student raised her hand. Gently interrupted me in my discussion. A student said the book wasn’t right. My experience was different from what the book stated, she added. This example can be a great manifestation that since knowledge is changing from time to time, it is really essential to apply constructivism in teaching. I said this for the following reasons:
Firstly, it gives the learners the sense of being part in the discussion as compared with the traditional teaching where they will just sit and listen. This is also one of the best way to get their attention, or rather I shall say student engagement. Getting student’s attention may be hard, but letting them part in the discussion can stimulate them and capture their interests.
Secondly, peer collaboration. As we know, there are students lacking knowledge or experience. Thus, this approach is very important so that the lacking of others can be supplied by those who are already in advance stage or much have more experience (MKO). Also, it will improve the interaction skills of the students.
Finally, in this course, I may have encountered various theories but I believe it is the time for our education to strive and make a shift to constructivism. There may be implications in teaching such as the curriculum may not be aligned to classroom discussion, but this can be correct with the guidance of the teacher. With the effective implementation, this concept could improve the learning of the students.
Life is what you make it. 